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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.65, 12,375.78 and 2,010.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.65, 12,375.78 and 2,010.69 is: 3,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.65 : 12,375.78 = 2,010.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.65/12,375.78 = 2,010.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.65x = 12,375.78 × 2,010.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.65x = 24,883,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883,857.09/8,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.99

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