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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.88, 12,376.86 and 2,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.88, 12,376.86 and 2,407 is: 3,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.88 : 12,376.86 = 2,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.88/12,376.86 = 2,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.88x = 12,376.86 × 2,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.88x = 29,791,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,102.02/8,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.66

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