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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.06, 12,434.40 and 2,741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.06, 12,434.40 and 2,741.10 is: 4,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.06 : 12,434.40 = 2,741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.06/12,434.40 = 2,741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.06x = 12,434.40 × 2,741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.06x = 34,083,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,933.84/8,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.92

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