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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.74, 12,402.13 and 2,720.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.74, 12,402.13 and 2,720.73 is: 4,080.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.74 : 12,402.13 = 2,720.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.74/12,402.13 = 2,720.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.74x = 12,402.13 × 2,720.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.74x = 33,742,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742,847.15/8,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.77

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