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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.41, 12,373.02 and 2,702.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.41, 12,373.02 and 2,702.51 is: 4,052.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.41 : 12,373.02 = 2,702.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.41/12,373.02 = 2,702.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.41x = 12,373.02 × 2,702.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.41x = 33,438,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,264.41/8,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.92

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