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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.64, 12,412.50 and 4,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.64, 12,412.50 and 4,115.62 is: 6,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.64 : 12,412.50 = 4,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.64/12,412.50 = 4,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.64x = 12,412.50 × 4,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.64x = 51,085,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,133.25/8,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.44

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