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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.85, 12,410.75 and 3,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.85, 12,410.75 and 3,593.26 is: 5,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.85 : 12,410.75 = 3,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.85/12,410.75 = 3,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.85x = 12,410.75 × 3,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.85x = 44,594,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594,989.49/8,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.87

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