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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.76, 12,373.26 and 3,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.76, 12,373.26 and 3,319.12 is: 4,977.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.76 : 12,373.26 = 3,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.76/12,373.26 = 3,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.76x = 12,373.26 × 3,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.76x = 41,068,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,334.73/8,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.52

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