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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.73, 12,377.88 and 2,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.73, 12,377.88 and 2,706.66 is: 4,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.73 : 12,377.88 = 2,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.73/12,377.88 = 2,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.73x = 12,377.88 × 2,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.73x = 33,502,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502,712.68/8,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.59

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