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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.68, 12,384.60 and 2,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.68, 12,384.60 and 2,708.10 is: 4,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.68 : 12,384.60 = 2,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.68/12,384.60 = 2,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.68x = 12,384.60 × 2,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.68x = 33,538,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,538,735.26/8,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.00

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