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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.46, 12,416.75 and 2,433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.46, 12,416.75 and 2,433.07 is: 3,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.46 : 12,416.75 = 2,433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.46/12,416.75 = 2,433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.46x = 12,416.75 × 2,433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.46x = 30,210,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210,821.92/8,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.21

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