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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.35, 12,410.00 and 3,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.35, 12,410.00 and 3,592.76 is: 5,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.35 : 12,410.00 = 3,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.35/12,410.00 = 3,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.35x = 12,410.00 × 3,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.35x = 44,586,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,586,085.06/8,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.12

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