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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.27, 12,420.08 and 2,733.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.27, 12,420.08 and 2,733.45 is: 4,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.27 : 12,420.08 = 2,733.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.27/12,420.08 = 2,733.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.27x = 12,420.08 × 2,733.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.27x = 33,949,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,949,654.01/8,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.07

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