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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.29, 12,417.83 and 2,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.29, 12,417.83 and 2,732.13 is: 4,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.29 : 12,417.83 = 2,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.29/12,417.83 = 2,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.29x = 12,417.83 × 2,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.29x = 33,927,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927,112.22/8,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.32

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