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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.69, 12,408.75 and 2,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.69, 12,408.75 and 2,427.54 is: 3,641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.69 : 12,408.75 = 2,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.69/12,408.75 = 2,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.69x = 12,408.75 × 2,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.69x = 30,122,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,122,736.98/8,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.67

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