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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.75, 12,377.15 and 2,704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.75, 12,377.15 and 2,704.66 is: 4,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.75 : 12,377.15 = 2,704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.75/12,377.15 = 2,704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.75x = 12,377.15 × 2,704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.75x = 33,475,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475,958.34/8,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.32

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