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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.53, 12,415.01 and 2,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.53, 12,415.01 and 2,433.33 is: 3,650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.53 : 12,415.01 = 2,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.53/12,415.01 = 2,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.53x = 12,415.01 × 2,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.53x = 30,209,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,816.28/8,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.06

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