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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.80, 12,376.20 and 4,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.80, 12,376.20 and 4,314.20 is: 6,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.80 : 12,376.20 = 4,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.80/12,376.20 = 4,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.80x = 12,376.20 × 4,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.80x = 53,393,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,393,402.04/8,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.30

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