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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.80, 12,398.83 and 2,720.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.80, 12,398.83 and 2,720.21 is: 4,079.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.80 : 12,398.83 = 2,720.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.80/12,398.83 = 2,720.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.80x = 12,398.83 × 2,720.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.80x = 33,727,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727,407.75/8,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.86

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