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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.25, 12,380.91 and 2,707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.25, 12,380.91 and 2,707.17 is: 4,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.25 : 12,380.91 = 2,707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.25/12,380.91 = 2,707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.25x = 12,380.91 × 2,707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.25x = 33,517,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,228.12/8,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.09

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