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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.29, 12,367.83 and 2,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.29, 12,367.83 and 2,700.17 is: 4,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.29 : 12,367.83 = 2,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.29/12,367.83 = 2,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.29x = 12,367.83 × 2,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.29x = 33,395,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395,181.69/8,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.74

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