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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.51, 12,376.94 and 2,702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.51, 12,376.94 and 2,702.67 is: 4,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.51 : 12,376.94 = 2,702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.51/12,376.94 = 2,702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.51x = 12,376.94 × 2,702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.51x = 33,450,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450,782.12/8,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.39

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