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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.73, 12,406.23 and 2,724.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.73, 12,406.23 and 2,724.66 is: 4,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.73 : 12,406.23 = 2,724.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.73/12,406.23 = 2,724.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.73x = 12,406.23 × 2,724.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.73x = 33,802,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802,758.63/8,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.03

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