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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.43, 12,423.33 and 2,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.43, 12,423.33 and 2,735.64 is: 4,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.43 : 12,423.33 = 2,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.43/12,423.33 = 2,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.43x = 12,423.33 × 2,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.43x = 33,985,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,985,758.48/8,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.36

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