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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.32, 12,399.83 and 2,720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.32, 12,399.83 and 2,720.37 is: 4,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.32 : 12,399.83 = 2,720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.32/12,399.83 = 2,720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.32x = 12,399.83 × 2,720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.32x = 33,732,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732,111.94/8,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.68

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