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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.72, 12,375.84 and 2,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.72, 12,375.84 and 2,407.44 is: 3,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.72 : 12,375.84 = 2,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.72/12,375.84 = 2,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.72x = 12,375.84 × 2,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.72x = 29,794,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794,092.25/8,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.09

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