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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.08, 12,533.66 and 2,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.08, 12,533.66 and 2,732.62 is: 4,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.08 : 12,533.66 = 2,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.08/12,533.66 = 2,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.08x = 12,533.66 × 2,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.08x = 34,249,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,729.99/8,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.27

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