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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.50, 12,419.60 and 2,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.50, 12,419.60 and 2,733.60 is: 4,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.50 : 12,419.60 = 2,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.50/12,419.60 = 2,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.50x = 12,419.60 × 2,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.50x = 33,950,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950,218.56/8,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.53

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