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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.72, 12,383.34 and 2,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.72, 12,383.34 and 2,707.32 is: 4,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.72 : 12,383.34 = 2,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.72/12,383.34 = 2,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.72x = 12,383.34 × 2,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.72x = 33,525,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,525,664.05/8,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.89

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