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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.29, 12,374.11 and 2,405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.29, 12,374.11 and 2,405.53 is: 3,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.29 : 12,374.11 = 2,405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.29/12,374.11 = 2,405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.29x = 12,374.11 × 2,405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.29x = 29,766,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,292.83/8,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.91

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