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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.57, 12,415.22 and 2,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.57, 12,415.22 and 2,730.88 is: 4,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.57 : 12,415.22 = 2,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.57/12,415.22 = 2,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.57x = 12,415.22 × 2,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.57x = 33,904,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904,475.99/8,278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.45

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