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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.05, 12,408.89 and 3,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.05, 12,408.89 and 3,007.50 is: 4,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.05 : 12,408.89 = 3,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.05/12,408.89 = 3,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.05x = 12,408.89 × 3,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.05x = 37,319,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,319,721.64/8,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.54

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