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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.56, 12,407.28 and 2,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.56, 12,407.28 and 2,725.28 is: 4,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.56 : 12,407.28 = 2,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.56/12,407.28 = 2,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.56x = 12,407.28 × 2,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.56x = 33,813,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813,312.04/8,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.91

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