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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.55, 12,373.97 and 2,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.55, 12,373.97 and 2,706.08 is: 4,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.55 : 12,373.97 = 2,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.55/12,373.97 = 2,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.55x = 12,373.97 × 2,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.55x = 33,484,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484,877.34/8,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.52

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