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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.56, 12,383.20 and 2,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.56, 12,383.20 and 2,706.41 is: 4,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.56 : 12,383.20 = 2,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.56/12,383.20 = 2,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.56x = 12,383.20 × 2,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.56x = 33,514,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,514,058.26/8,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.07

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