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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.48, 12,405.90 and 3,076.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.48, 12,405.90 and 3,076.52 is: 4,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.48 : 12,405.90 = 3,076.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.48/12,405.90 = 3,076.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.48x = 12,405.90 × 3,076.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.48x = 38,166,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,999.47/8,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.17

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