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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.63, 12,400.27 and 2,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.63, 12,400.27 and 2,720.68 is: 4,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.63 : 12,400.27 = 2,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.63/12,400.27 = 2,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.63x = 12,400.27 × 2,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.63x = 33,737,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,737,166.58/8,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.62

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