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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.44, 12,374.69 and 2,704.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.44, 12,374.69 and 2,704.85 is: 4,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.44 : 12,374.69 = 2,704.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.44/12,374.69 = 2,704.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.44x = 12,374.69 × 2,704.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.44x = 33,471,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471,625.14/8,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.47

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