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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.43, 12,410.74 and 3,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.43, 12,410.74 and 3,007.77 is: 4,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.43 : 12,410.74 = 3,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.43/12,410.74 = 3,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.43x = 12,410.74 × 3,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.43x = 37,328,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,643.93/8,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.23

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