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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.44, 12,370.06 and 2,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.44, 12,370.06 and 2,700.51 is: 4,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.44 : 12,370.06 = 2,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.44/12,370.06 = 2,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.44x = 12,370.06 × 2,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.44x = 33,405,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405,435.72/8,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.91

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