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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.37, 12,378.96 and 2,703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.37, 12,378.96 and 2,703.47 is: 4,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.37 : 12,378.96 = 2,703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.37/12,378.96 = 2,703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.37x = 12,378.96 × 2,703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.37x = 33,466,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,466,085.10/8,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.33

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