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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.80, 12,410.67 and 2,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.80, 12,410.67 and 2,117.80 is: 3,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.80 : 12,410.67 = 2,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.80/12,410.67 = 2,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.80x = 12,410.67 × 2,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.80x = 26,283,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,316.93/8,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.69

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