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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.68, 12,410.24 and 2,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.68, 12,410.24 and 2,033.68 is: 3,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.68 : 12,410.24 = 2,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.68/12,410.24 = 2,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.68x = 12,410.24 × 2,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.68x = 25,238,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238,456.88/8,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.45

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