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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.31, 12,383.18 and 2,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.31, 12,383.18 and 2,707.22 is: 4,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.31 : 12,383.18 = 2,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.31/12,383.18 = 2,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.31x = 12,383.18 × 2,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.31x = 33,523,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,917.11/8,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.39

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