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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.54, 12,373.38 and 2,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.54, 12,373.38 and 2,327.03 is: 3,489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.54 : 12,373.38 = 2,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.54/12,373.38 = 2,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.54x = 12,373.38 × 2,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.54x = 28,793,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,226.46/8,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.86

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