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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.10, 12,373.83 and 2,405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.10, 12,373.83 and 2,405.34 is: 3,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.10 : 12,373.83 = 2,405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.10/12,373.83 = 2,405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.10x = 12,373.83 × 2,405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.10x = 29,763,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763,268.25/8,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.63

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