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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.25, 12,410.01 and 2,429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.25, 12,410.01 and 2,429.91 is: 3,644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.25 : 12,410.01 = 2,429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.25/12,410.01 = 2,429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.25x = 12,410.01 × 2,429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.25x = 30,155,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,155,207.40/8,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.90

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