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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.34, 12,411.72 and 2,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.34, 12,411.72 and 2,727.02 is: 4,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.34 : 12,411.72 = 2,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.34/12,411.72 = 2,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.34x = 12,411.72 × 2,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.34x = 33,847,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,847,039.70/8,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.10

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