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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.88, 12,401.82 and 3,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.88, 12,401.82 and 3,073.76 is: 4,610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.88 : 12,401.82 = 3,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.88/12,401.82 = 3,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.88x = 12,401.82 × 3,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.88x = 38,120,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,156.23/8,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.63

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