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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.49, 12,414.73 and 2,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.49, 12,414.73 and 2,433.10 is: 3,649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.49 : 12,414.73 = 2,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.49/12,414.73 = 2,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.49x = 12,414.73 × 2,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.49x = 30,206,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206,279.56/8,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.65

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