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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.91, 12,407.18 and 2,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.91, 12,407.18 and 2,724.30 is: 4,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.91 : 12,407.18 = 2,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.91/12,407.18 = 2,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.91x = 12,407.18 × 2,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.91x = 33,800,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800,866.85/8,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.72

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