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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.76, 12,377.76 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.76, 12,377.76 and 2,706 is: 4,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.76 : 12,377.76 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.76/12,377.76 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.76x = 12,377.76 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.76x = 33,494,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,218.56/8,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.55

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