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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.76, 12,411.12 and 2,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.76, 12,411.12 and 2,727.15 is: 4,090.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.76 : 12,411.12 = 2,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.76/12,411.12 = 2,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.76x = 12,411.12 × 2,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.76x = 33,846,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846,985.91/8,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.88

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