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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.63, 12,376.49 and 2,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.63, 12,376.49 and 2,406.75 is: 3,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.63 : 12,376.49 = 2,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.63/12,376.49 = 2,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.63x = 12,376.49 × 2,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.63x = 29,787,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787,105.27/8,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.28

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