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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.23, 12,373.98 and 2,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.23, 12,373.98 and 2,703.16 is: 4,054.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.23 : 12,373.98 = 2,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.23/12,373.98 = 2,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.23x = 12,373.98 × 2,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.23x = 33,448,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,448,847.78/8,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.78

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