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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.74, 12,410.58 and 3,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.74, 12,410.58 and 3,343.32 is: 5,014.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.74 : 12,410.58 = 3,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.74/12,410.58 = 3,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.74x = 12,410.58 × 3,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.74x = 41,492,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492,540.33/8,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.97

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