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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.86, 12,405.13 and 2,723.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.86, 12,405.13 and 2,723.89 is: 4,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.86 : 12,405.13 = 2,723.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.86/12,405.13 = 2,723.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.86x = 12,405.13 × 2,723.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.86x = 33,790,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,171.73/8,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.95

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