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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.10, 12,383.07 and 2,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.10, 12,383.07 and 2,707.10 is: 4,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.10 : 12,383.07 = 2,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.10/12,383.07 = 2,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.10x = 12,383.07 × 2,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.10x = 33,522,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522,208.80/8,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.28

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