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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.02, 12,408.23 and 6,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.02, 12,408.23 and 6,876.40 is: 10,313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.02 : 12,408.23 = 6,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.02/12,408.23 = 6,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.02x = 12,408.23 × 6,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.02x = 85,323,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323,952.77/8,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.52

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