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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.93, 12,373.23 and 3,318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.93, 12,373.23 and 3,318.87 is: 4,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.93 : 12,373.23 = 3,318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.93/12,373.23 = 3,318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.93x = 12,373.23 × 3,318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.93x = 41,065,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065,141.85/8,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.03

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