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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.29, 12,369.33 and 2,701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.29, 12,369.33 and 2,701.17 is: 4,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.29 : 12,369.33 = 2,701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.29/12,369.33 = 2,701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.29x = 12,369.33 × 2,701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.29x = 33,411,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,411,663.12/8,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.25

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