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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.23, 12,407.40 and 3,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.23, 12,407.40 and 3,008.55 is: 4,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.23 : 12,407.40 = 3,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.23/12,407.40 = 3,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.23x = 12,407.40 × 3,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.23x = 37,328,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,283.27/8,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.39

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