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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.94, 12,370.81 and 2,701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.94, 12,370.81 and 2,701.01 is: 4,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.94 : 12,370.81 = 2,701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.94/12,370.81 = 2,701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.94x = 12,370.81 × 2,701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.94x = 33,413,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,668.01/8,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.66

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