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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.70, 12,410.55 and 8,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.70, 12,410.55 and 8,216.10 is: 12,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.70 : 12,410.55 = 8,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.70/12,410.55 = 8,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.70x = 12,410.55 × 8,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.70x = 101,966,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,966,319.86/8,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.15

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