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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.75, 12,373.70 and 2,405.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.75, 12,373.70 and 2,405.97 is: 3,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.75 : 12,373.70 = 2,405.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.75/12,373.70 = 2,405.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.75x = 12,373.70 × 2,405.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.75x = 29,770,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770,738.96/8,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.25

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