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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.93, 12,368.43 and 2,700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.93, 12,368.43 and 2,700.41 is: 4,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.93 : 12,368.43 = 2,700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.93/12,368.43 = 2,700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.93x = 12,368.43 × 2,700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.93x = 33,399,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399,770.21/8,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.00

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