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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.25, 12,369.77 and 2,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.25, 12,369.77 and 2,700.32 is: 4,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.25 : 12,369.77 = 2,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.25/12,369.77 = 2,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.25x = 12,369.77 × 2,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.25x = 33,402,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402,356.87/8,248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.63

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