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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.07, 12,412.04 and 3,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.07, 12,412.04 and 3,340.17 is: 5,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.07 : 12,412.04 = 3,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.07/12,412.04 = 3,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.07x = 12,412.04 × 3,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.07x = 41,458,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458,306.95/8,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.24

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