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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.26, 12,398.27 and 2,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.26, 12,398.27 and 2,722.10 is: 4,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.26 : 12,398.27 = 2,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.26/12,398.27 = 2,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.26x = 12,398.27 × 2,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.26x = 33,749,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,255.17/8,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.80

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