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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.55, 12,405.90 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.55, 12,405.90 and 2,427.27 is: 3,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.55 : 12,405.90 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.55/12,405.90 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.55x = 12,405.90 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.55x = 30,112,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112,468.89/8,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.93

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