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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.40, 12,410.10 and 4,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.40, 12,410.10 and 4,774.20 is: 7,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.40 : 12,410.10 = 4,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.40/12,410.10 = 4,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.40x = 12,410.10 × 4,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.40x = 59,248,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,299.42/8,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.30

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