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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.46, 12,367.01 and 2,702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.46, 12,367.01 and 2,702.36 is: 4,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.46 : 12,367.01 = 2,702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.46/12,367.01 = 2,702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.46x = 12,367.01 × 2,702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.46x = 33,420,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,150.82/8,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.70

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