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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.06, 12,372.46 and 2,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.06, 12,372.46 and 2,984.37 is: 4,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.06 : 12,372.46 = 2,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.06/12,372.46 = 2,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.06x = 12,372.46 × 2,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.06x = 36,923,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,923,998.45/8,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.60

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