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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.91, 12,375.27 and 2,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.91, 12,375.27 and 2,704.02 is: 4,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.91 : 12,375.27 = 2,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.91/12,375.27 = 2,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.91x = 12,375.27 × 2,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.91x = 33,462,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,462,977.59/8,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.18

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