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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.58, 12,410.06 and 2,033.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.58, 12,410.06 and 2,033.61 is: 3,050.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.58 : 12,410.06 = 2,033.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.58/12,410.06 = 2,033.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.58x = 12,410.06 × 2,033.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.58x = 25,237,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,222.12/8,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.34

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