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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.72, 12,369.06 and 2,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.72, 12,369.06 and 2,701.08 is: 4,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.72 : 12,369.06 = 2,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.72/12,369.06 = 2,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.72x = 12,369.06 × 2,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.72x = 33,409,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409,820.58/8,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.82

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