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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.04, 12,401.30 and 3,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.04, 12,401.30 and 3,341.22 is: 5,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.04 : 12,401.30 = 3,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.04/12,401.30 = 3,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.04x = 12,401.30 × 3,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.04x = 41,435,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,435,471.59/8,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.49

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