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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.73, 12,673.44 and 3,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.73, 12,673.44 and 3,519.09 is: 5,277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.73 : 12,673.44 = 3,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.73/12,673.44 = 3,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.73x = 12,673.44 × 3,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.73x = 44,598,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,975.97/8,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.53

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