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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.68, 12,377.44 and 2,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.68, 12,377.44 and 2,702.44 is: 4,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.68 : 12,377.44 = 2,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.68/12,377.44 = 2,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.68x = 12,377.44 × 2,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.68x = 33,449,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449,288.95/8,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.13

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