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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.68, 12,410.49 and 3,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.68, 12,410.49 and 3,593.08 is: 5,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.68 : 12,410.49 = 3,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.68/12,410.49 = 3,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.68x = 12,410.49 × 3,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.68x = 44,591,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591,883.41/8,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.61

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