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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.52, 12,375.82 and 2,704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.52, 12,375.82 and 2,704.09 is: 4,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.52 : 12,375.82 = 2,704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.52/12,375.82 = 2,704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.52x = 12,375.82 × 2,704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.52x = 33,465,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,331.10/8,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.15

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