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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.44, 12,406.19 and 3,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.44, 12,406.19 and 3,273.50 is: 4,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.44 : 12,406.19 = 3,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.44/12,406.19 = 3,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.44x = 12,406.19 × 3,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.44x = 40,611,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,584.57/8,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.08

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