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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.68, 12,378.90 and 2,703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.68, 12,378.90 and 2,703.42 is: 4,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.68 : 12,378.90 = 2,703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.68/12,378.90 = 2,703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.68x = 12,378.90 × 2,703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.68x = 33,465,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,365.84/8,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.58

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