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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.32, 12,369.92 and 2,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.32, 12,369.92 and 2,701.64 is: 4,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.32 : 12,369.92 = 2,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.32/12,369.92 = 2,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.32x = 12,369.92 × 2,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.32x = 33,419,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,419,070.67/8,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.13

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