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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.03, 12,399.36 and 2,718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.03, 12,399.36 and 2,718.15 is: 4,077.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.03 : 12,399.36 = 2,718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.03/12,399.36 = 2,718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.03x = 12,399.36 × 2,718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.03x = 33,703,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703,320.38/8,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.82

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