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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.02, 12,525.15 and 2,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.02, 12,525.15 and 2,727.66 is: 4,091.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.02 : 12,525.15 = 2,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.02/12,525.15 = 2,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.02x = 12,525.15 × 2,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.02x = 34,164,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,350.65/8,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.53

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