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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.71, 12,378.06 and 2,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.71, 12,378.06 and 2,988.08 is: 4,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.71 : 12,378.06 = 2,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.71/12,378.06 = 2,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.71x = 12,378.06 × 2,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.71x = 36,986,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986,571.63/8,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.21

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