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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.44, 12,411.38 and 2,429.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.44, 12,411.38 and 2,429.29 is: 3,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.44 : 12,411.38 = 2,429.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.44/12,411.38 = 2,429.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.44x = 12,411.38 × 2,429.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.44x = 30,150,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,841.32/8,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.29

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