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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.84, 12,418.12 and 2,732.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.84, 12,418.12 and 2,732.55 is: 4,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.84 : 12,418.12 = 2,732.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.84/12,418.12 = 2,732.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.84x = 12,418.12 × 2,732.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.84x = 33,933,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,133.81/8,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.78

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