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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.88, 12,419.02 and 6,732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.88, 12,419.02 and 6,732.05 is: 10,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.88 : 12,419.02 = 6,732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.88/12,419.02 = 6,732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.88x = 12,419.02 × 6,732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.88x = 83,605,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,409.91/8,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.74

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