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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.44, 12,376.19 and 2,705.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.44, 12,376.19 and 2,705.85 is: 4,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.44 : 12,376.19 = 2,705.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.44/12,376.19 = 2,705.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.44x = 12,376.19 × 2,705.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.44x = 33,488,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488,113.71/8,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.98

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