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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.06, 12,411.44 and 2,728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.06, 12,411.44 and 2,728.16 is: 4,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.06 : 12,411.44 = 2,728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.06/12,411.44 = 2,728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.06x = 12,411.44 × 2,728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.06x = 33,860,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860,394.15/8,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.37

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