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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.74, 12,408.40 and 2,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.74, 12,408.40 and 2,722.82 is: 4,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.74 : 12,408.40 = 2,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.74/12,408.40 = 2,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.74x = 12,408.40 × 2,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.74x = 33,785,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,785,839.69/8,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.49

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