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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.28, 12,423.08 and 2,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.28, 12,423.08 and 2,735.46 is: 4,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.28 : 12,423.08 = 2,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.28/12,423.08 = 2,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.28x = 12,423.08 × 2,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.28x = 33,982,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,838.42/8,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.08

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