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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.36, 12,420.92 and 2,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.36, 12,420.92 and 2,734.19 is: 4,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.36 : 12,420.92 = 2,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.36/12,420.92 = 2,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.36x = 12,420.92 × 2,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.36x = 33,961,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,079.48/8,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.40

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