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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.88, 12,412.35 and 2,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.88, 12,412.35 and 2,727.45 is: 4,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.88 : 12,412.35 = 2,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.88/12,412.35 = 2,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.88x = 12,412.35 × 2,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.88x = 33,854,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,854,064.01/8,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.68

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