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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.14, 12,410.04 and 2,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.14, 12,410.04 and 2,725.26 is: 4,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.14 : 12,410.04 = 2,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.14/12,410.04 = 2,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.14x = 12,410.04 × 2,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.14x = 33,820,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820,585.61/8,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.49

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