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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.52, 12,410.28 and 2,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.52, 12,410.28 and 2,117.52 is: 3,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.52 : 12,410.28 = 2,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.52/12,410.28 = 2,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.52x = 12,410.28 × 2,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.52x = 26,279,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279,016.11/8,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.28

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