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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.15, 12,413.13 and 2,728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.15, 12,413.13 and 2,728.48 is: 4,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.15 : 12,413.13 = 2,728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.15/12,413.13 = 2,728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.15x = 12,413.13 × 2,728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.15x = 33,868,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,868,914.88/8,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.85

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