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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.04, 12,408.60 and 3,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.04, 12,408.60 and 3,007.92 is: 4,511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.04 : 12,408.60 = 3,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.04/12,408.60 = 3,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.04x = 12,408.60 × 3,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.04x = 37,324,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,076.11/8,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.53

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