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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.42, 12,375.54 and 3,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.42, 12,375.54 and 3,056.25 is: 4,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.42 : 12,375.54 = 3,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.42/12,375.54 = 3,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.42x = 12,375.54 × 3,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.42x = 37,822,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822,744.13/8,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.34

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