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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.81, 12,403.58 and 2,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.81, 12,403.58 and 2,722.92 is: 4,083.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.81 : 12,403.58 = 2,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.81/12,403.58 = 2,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.81x = 12,403.58 × 2,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.81x = 33,773,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,956.05/8,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.51

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