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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.03, 12,372.80 and 3,251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.03, 12,372.80 and 3,251.61 is: 4,876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.03 : 12,372.80 = 3,251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.03/12,372.80 = 3,251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.03x = 12,372.80 × 3,251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.03x = 40,231,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231,503.95/8,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.53

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