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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.92, 12,376.18 and 2,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.92, 12,376.18 and 2,407.58 is: 3,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.92 : 12,376.18 = 2,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.92/12,376.18 = 2,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.92x = 12,376.18 × 2,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.92x = 29,796,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796,643.44/8,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.31

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