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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.94, 12,372.45 and 2,703.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.94, 12,372.45 and 2,703.34 is: 4,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.94 : 12,372.45 = 2,703.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.94/12,372.45 = 2,703.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.94x = 12,372.45 × 2,703.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.94x = 33,446,944.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446,944.31/8,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.22

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