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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.72, 12,343.08 and 2,760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.72, 12,343.08 and 2,760.56 is: 4,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.72 : 12,343.08 = 2,760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.72/12,343.08 = 2,760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.72x = 12,343.08 × 2,760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.72x = 34,073,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073,812.92/8,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.84

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