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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.89, 12,410.15 and 2,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.89, 12,410.15 and 2,726.28 is: 4,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.89 : 12,410.15 = 2,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.89/12,410.15 = 2,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.89x = 12,410.15 × 2,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.89x = 33,833,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833,530.11/8,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.69

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