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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.44, 12,424.23 and 2,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.44, 12,424.23 and 2,735.10 is: 4,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.44 : 12,424.23 = 2,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.44/12,424.23 = 2,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.44x = 12,424.23 × 2,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.44x = 33,981,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,511.47/8,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.33

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