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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.93, 12,371.43 and 2,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.93, 12,371.43 and 2,702.41 is: 4,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.93 : 12,371.43 = 2,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.93/12,371.43 = 2,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.93x = 12,371.43 × 2,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.93x = 33,432,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,432,676.15/8,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.01

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