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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.51, 12,410.63 and 2,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.51, 12,410.63 and 2,727.82 is: 4,090.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.51 : 12,410.63 = 2,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.51/12,410.63 = 2,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.51x = 12,410.63 × 2,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.51x = 33,853,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,920.06/8,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.86

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