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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.80, 12,380.93 and 2,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.80, 12,380.93 and 2,705.71 is: 4,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.80 : 12,380.93 = 2,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.80/12,380.93 = 2,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.80x = 12,380.93 × 2,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.80x = 33,499,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,194.99/8,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.13

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