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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.42, 12,373.97 and 2,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.42, 12,373.97 and 2,705.27 is: 4,056.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.42 : 12,373.97 = 2,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.42/12,373.97 = 2,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.42x = 12,373.97 × 2,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.42x = 33,474,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,474,854.43/8,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.37

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