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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.97, 12,375.45 and 2,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.97, 12,375.45 and 2,407.59 is: 3,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.97 : 12,375.45 = 2,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.97/12,375.45 = 2,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.97x = 12,375.45 × 2,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.97x = 29,794,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794,947.79/8,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.08

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