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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.17, 12,418.65 and 2,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.17, 12,418.65 and 2,732.85 is: 4,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.17 : 12,418.65 = 2,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.17/12,418.65 = 2,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.17x = 12,418.65 × 2,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.17x = 33,938,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938,307.65/8,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.25

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