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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.44, 12,425.73 and 2,736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.44, 12,425.73 and 2,736.10 is: 4,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.44 : 12,425.73 = 2,736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.44/12,425.73 = 2,736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.44x = 12,425.73 × 2,736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.44x = 33,998,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998,039.85/8,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.83

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