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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.44, 12,375.51 and 2,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.44, 12,375.51 and 2,010.50 is: 3,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.44 : 12,375.51 = 2,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.44/12,375.51 = 2,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.44x = 12,375.51 × 2,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.44x = 24,880,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880,962.86/8,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.71

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