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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.60, 12,408.96 and 5,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.60, 12,408.96 and 5,364.80 is: 8,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.60 : 12,408.96 = 5,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.60/12,408.96 = 5,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.60x = 12,408.96 × 5,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.60x = 66,571,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,571,588.61/8,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.27

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