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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.43, 12,414.28 and 5,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.43, 12,414.28 and 5,152.66 is: 7,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.43 : 12,414.28 = 5,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.43/12,414.28 = 5,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.43x = 12,414.28 × 5,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.43x = 63,966,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966,520.07/8,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.56

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