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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.03, 12,403.67 and 2,723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.03, 12,403.67 and 2,723.42 is: 4,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.03 : 12,403.67 = 2,723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.03/12,403.67 = 2,723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.03x = 12,403.67 × 2,723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.03x = 33,780,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780,420.34/8,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.68

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