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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.22, 12,709.77 and 2,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.22, 12,709.77 and 2,550.08 is: 3,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.22 : 12,709.77 = 2,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.22/12,709.77 = 2,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.22x = 12,709.77 × 2,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.22x = 32,410,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,954.88/8,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.10

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