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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.87, 12,385.71 and 2,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.87, 12,385.71 and 2,707.83 is: 4,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.87 : 12,385.71 = 2,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.87/12,385.71 = 2,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.87x = 12,385.71 × 2,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.87x = 33,538,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,538,397.11/8,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.88

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