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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.48, 12,376.83 and 2,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.48, 12,376.83 and 2,407.05 is: 3,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.48 : 12,376.83 = 2,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.48/12,376.83 = 2,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.48x = 12,376.83 × 2,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.48x = 29,791,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,648.65/8,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.90

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