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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.97, 12,412.83 and 2,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.97, 12,412.83 and 2,727.87 is: 4,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.97 : 12,412.83 = 2,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.97/12,412.83 = 2,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.97x = 12,412.83 × 2,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.97x = 33,860,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860,586.57/8,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.42

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