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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.46, 12,370.01 and 2,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.46, 12,370.01 and 2,704.36 is: 4,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.46 : 12,370.01 = 2,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.46/12,370.01 = 2,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.46x = 12,370.01 × 2,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.46x = 33,452,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,960.24/8,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.70

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