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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.53, 12,413.51 and 2,432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.53, 12,413.51 and 2,432.33 is: 3,648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.53 : 12,413.51 = 2,432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.53/12,413.51 = 2,432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.53x = 12,413.51 × 2,432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.53x = 30,193,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,193,678.55/8,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.55

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