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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.99, 12,410.91 and 3,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.99, 12,410.91 and 3,343.55 is: 5,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.99 : 12,410.91 = 3,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.99/12,410.91 = 3,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.99x = 12,410.91 × 3,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.99x = 41,496,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496,436.08/8,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.29

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