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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.83, 12,404.38 and 2,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.83, 12,404.38 and 2,427.90 is: 3,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.83 : 12,404.38 = 2,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.83/12,404.38 = 2,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.83x = 12,404.38 × 2,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.83x = 30,116,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,520.04/8,270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.29

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