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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.59, 12,380.34 and 2,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.59, 12,380.34 and 2,706.89 is: 4,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.59 : 12,380.34 = 2,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.59/12,380.34 = 2,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.59x = 12,380.34 × 2,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.59x = 33,512,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512,218.54/8,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.32

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