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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.72, 12,381.84 and 2,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.72, 12,381.84 and 2,706.32 is: 4,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.72 : 12,381.84 = 2,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.72/12,381.84 = 2,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.72x = 12,381.84 × 2,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.72x = 33,509,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509,221.23/8,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.39

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