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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.64, 12,371.73 and 2,702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.64, 12,371.73 and 2,702.19 is: 4,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.64 : 12,371.73 = 2,702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.64/12,371.73 = 2,702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.64x = 12,371.73 × 2,702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.64x = 33,430,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,765.09/8,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.88

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