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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.72, 12,749.08 and 4,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.72, 12,749.08 and 4,340 is: 6,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.72 : 12,749.08 = 4,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.72/12,749.08 = 4,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.72x = 12,749.08 × 4,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.72x = 55,331,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331,007.20/8,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.45

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