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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.67, 12,370.39 and 2,700.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.67, 12,370.39 and 2,700.35 is: 4,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.67 : 12,370.39 = 2,700.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.67/12,370.39 = 2,700.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.67x = 12,370.39 × 2,700.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.67x = 33,404,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,430.01/8,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.16

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