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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.04, 12,423.08 and 2,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.04, 12,423.08 and 2,734.76 is: 4,102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.04 : 12,423.08 = 2,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.04/12,423.08 = 2,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.04x = 12,423.08 × 2,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.04x = 33,974,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,142.26/8,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.64

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