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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.46, 12,368.51 and 2,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.46, 12,368.51 and 2,703.36 is: 4,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.46 : 12,368.51 = 2,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.46/12,368.51 = 2,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.46x = 12,368.51 × 2,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.46x = 33,436,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,436,535.19/8,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.20

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