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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.52, 12,407.04 and 3,076.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.52, 12,407.04 and 3,076.56 is: 4,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.52 : 12,407.04 = 3,076.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.52/12,407.04 = 3,076.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.52x = 12,407.04 × 3,076.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.52x = 38,171,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,002.98/8,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.64

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