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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.64, 12,412.29 and 2,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.64, 12,412.29 and 2,726.76 is: 4,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.64 : 12,412.29 = 2,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.64/12,412.29 = 2,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.64x = 12,412.29 × 2,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.64x = 33,845,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845,335.88/8,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.74

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