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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.88, 12,381.24 and 2,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.88, 12,381.24 and 2,706.54 is: 4,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.88 : 12,381.24 = 2,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.88/12,381.24 = 2,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.88x = 12,381.24 × 2,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.88x = 33,510,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510,321.31/8,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.44

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