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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.93, 12,372.93 and 2,703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.93, 12,372.93 and 2,703.41 is: 4,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.93 : 12,372.93 = 2,703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.93/12,372.93 = 2,703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.93x = 12,372.93 × 2,703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.93x = 33,449,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449,102.69/8,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.51

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