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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.50, 12,411.69 and 2,728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.50, 12,411.69 and 2,728.24 is: 4,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.50 : 12,411.69 = 2,728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.50/12,411.69 = 2,728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.50x = 12,411.69 × 2,728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.50x = 33,862,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,862,069.13/8,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.35

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