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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.52, 12,378.82 and 2,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.52, 12,378.82 and 2,705.20 is: 4,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.52 : 12,378.82 = 2,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.52/12,378.82 = 2,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.52x = 12,378.82 × 2,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.52x = 33,487,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,183.86/8,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.30

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