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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.40, 12,380.10 and 2,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.40, 12,380.10 and 2,704.20 is: 4,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.40 : 12,380.10 = 2,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.40/12,380.10 = 2,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.40x = 12,380.10 × 2,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.40x = 33,478,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478,266.42/8,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.79

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