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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.14, 12,411.54 and 2,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.14, 12,411.54 and 2,726.26 is: 4,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.14 : 12,411.54 = 2,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.14/12,411.54 = 2,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.14x = 12,411.54 × 2,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.14x = 33,837,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,085.04/8,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.99

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