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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.74, 12,370.50 and 2,701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.74, 12,370.50 and 2,701.17 is: 4,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.74 : 12,370.50 = 2,701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.74/12,370.50 = 2,701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.74x = 12,370.50 × 2,701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.74x = 33,414,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414,823.49/8,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.90

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