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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.17, 12,410.17 and 3,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.17, 12,410.17 and 3,005.59 is: 4,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.17 : 12,410.17 = 3,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.17/12,410.17 = 3,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.17x = 12,410.17 × 3,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.17x = 37,299,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299,844.31/8,270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.17

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