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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.16, 12,376.96 and 2,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.16, 12,376.96 and 2,703.08 is: 4,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.16 : 12,376.96 = 2,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.16/12,376.96 = 2,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.16x = 12,376.96 × 2,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.16x = 33,455,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,455,913.04/8,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.18

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