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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.93, 12,376.53 and 2,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.93, 12,376.53 and 2,407.50 is: 3,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.93 : 12,376.53 = 2,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.93/12,376.53 = 2,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.93x = 12,376.53 × 2,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.93x = 29,796,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796,495.98/8,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.29

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