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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.29, 12,410.25 and 2,725.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.29, 12,410.25 and 2,725.41 is: 4,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.29 : 12,410.25 = 2,725.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.29/12,410.25 = 2,725.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.29x = 12,410.25 × 2,725.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.29x = 33,823,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823,019.45/8,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.71

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