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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.37, 12,402.54 and 3,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.37, 12,402.54 and 3,006.12 is: 4,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.37 : 12,402.54 = 3,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.37/12,402.54 = 3,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.37x = 12,402.54 × 3,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.37x = 37,283,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,283,523.54/8,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.45

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