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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.07, 12,406.97 and 2,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.07, 12,406.97 and 2,725.38 is: 4,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.07 : 12,406.97 = 2,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.07/12,406.97 = 2,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.07x = 12,406.97 × 2,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.07x = 33,813,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813,714.71/8,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.20

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