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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.68, 12,409.61 and 3,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.68, 12,409.61 and 3,007.02 is: 4,509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.68 : 12,409.61 = 3,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.68/12,409.61 = 3,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.68x = 12,409.61 × 3,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.68x = 37,315,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315,952.98/8,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.11

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