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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.30, 12,376.94 and 2,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.30, 12,376.94 and 2,011.26 is: 3,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.30 : 12,376.94 = 2,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.30/12,376.94 = 2,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.30x = 12,376.94 × 2,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.30x = 24,893,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,893,280.70/8,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.89

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