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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.58, 12,374.22 and 2,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.58, 12,374.22 and 2,704.12 is: 4,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.58 : 12,374.22 = 2,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.58/12,374.22 = 2,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.58x = 12,374.22 × 2,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.58x = 33,461,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,461,375.79/8,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.64

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