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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.64, 12,410.73 and 2,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.64, 12,410.73 and 2,727.63 is: 4,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.64 : 12,410.73 = 2,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.64/12,410.73 = 2,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.64x = 12,410.73 × 2,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.64x = 33,851,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,879.47/8,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.55

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