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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.44, 12,411.07 and 2,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.44, 12,411.07 and 2,430.50 is: 3,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.44 : 12,411.07 = 2,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.44/12,411.07 = 2,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.44x = 12,411.07 × 2,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.44x = 30,165,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,093.48/8,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.02

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