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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.04, 12,374.16 and 2,984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.04, 12,374.16 and 2,984.86 is: 4,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.04 : 12,374.16 = 2,984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.04/12,374.16 = 2,984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.04x = 12,374.16 × 2,984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.04x = 36,935,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,935,135.22/8,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.96

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