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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.94, 12,409.26 and 4,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.94, 12,409.26 and 4,055.40 is: 6,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.94 : 12,409.26 = 4,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.94/12,409.26 = 4,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.94x = 12,409.26 × 4,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.94x = 50,324,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,513.00/8,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.29

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