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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.50, 12,376.78 and 2,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.50, 12,376.78 and 2,704.41 is: 4,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.50 : 12,376.78 = 2,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.50/12,376.78 = 2,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.50x = 12,376.78 × 2,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.50x = 33,471,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471,825.72/8,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.95

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