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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.45, 12,376.73 and 2,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.45, 12,376.73 and 2,702.84 is: 4,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.45 : 12,376.73 = 2,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.45/12,376.73 = 2,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.45x = 12,376.73 × 2,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.45x = 33,452,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,265.79/8,249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.09

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