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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.57, 12,387.08 and 2,712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.57, 12,387.08 and 2,712.34 is: 4,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.57 : 12,387.08 = 2,712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.57/12,387.08 = 2,712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.57x = 12,387.08 × 2,712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.57x = 33,597,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,597,909.90/8,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.76

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