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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.04, 12,435.75 and 2,743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.04, 12,435.75 and 2,743.22 is: 4,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.04 : 12,435.75 = 2,743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.04/12,435.75 = 2,743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.04x = 12,435.75 × 2,743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.04x = 34,113,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,935.94/8,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.05

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