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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.08, 12,424.34 and 2,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.08, 12,424.34 and 2,736 is: 4,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.08 : 12,424.34 = 2,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.08/12,424.34 = 2,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.08x = 12,424.34 × 2,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.08x = 33,992,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992,994.24/8,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.40

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