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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.60, 12,377.82 and 2,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.60, 12,377.82 and 2,703.60 is: 4,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.60 : 12,377.82 = 2,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.60/12,377.82 = 2,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.60x = 12,377.82 × 2,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.60x = 33,464,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464,674.15/8,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.03

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