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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.75, 12,561.06 and 2,450.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.75, 12,561.06 and 2,450.61 is: 3,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.75 : 12,561.06 = 2,450.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.75/12,561.06 = 2,450.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.75x = 12,561.06 × 2,450.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.75x = 30,782,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782,259.25/8,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.04

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