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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.80, 12,411.90 and 2,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.80, 12,411.90 and 2,726.20 is: 4,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.80 : 12,411.90 = 2,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.80/12,411.90 = 2,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.80x = 12,411.90 × 2,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.80x = 33,837,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,321.78/8,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.70

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