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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.36, 12,562.94 and 2,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.36, 12,562.94 and 2,050.30 is: 3,075.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.36 : 12,562.94 = 2,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.36/12,562.94 = 2,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.36x = 12,562.94 × 2,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.36x = 25,757,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,795.88/8,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.43

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