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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.67, 12,410.49 and 3,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.67, 12,410.49 and 3,593.07 is: 5,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.67 : 12,410.49 = 3,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.67/12,410.49 = 3,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.67x = 12,410.49 × 3,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.67x = 44,591,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591,759.30/8,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.60

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