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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.07, 12,411.47 and 2,728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.07, 12,411.47 and 2,728.38 is: 4,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.07 : 12,411.47 = 2,728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.07/12,411.47 = 2,728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.07x = 12,411.47 × 2,728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.07x = 33,863,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,206.52/8,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.70

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