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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.07, 12,413.27 and 3,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.07, 12,413.27 and 3,352.32 is: 5,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.07 : 12,413.27 = 3,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.07/12,413.27 = 3,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.07x = 12,413.27 × 3,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.07x = 41,613,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,253.29/8,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.97

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