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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.53, 12,410.50 and 2,430.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.53, 12,410.50 and 2,430.33 is: 3,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.53 : 12,410.50 = 2,430.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.53/12,410.50 = 2,430.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.53x = 12,410.50 × 2,430.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.53x = 30,161,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,161,610.47/8,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.56

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