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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.88, 12,411.19 and 2,728.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.88, 12,411.19 and 2,728.19 is: 4,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.88 : 12,411.19 = 2,728.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.88/12,411.19 = 2,728.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.88x = 12,411.19 × 2,728.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.88x = 33,860,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860,118.88/8,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.42

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