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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.36, 12,432.36 and 2,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.36, 12,432.36 and 2,742.76 is: 4,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.36 : 12,432.36 = 2,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.36/12,432.36 = 2,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.36x = 12,432.36 × 2,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.36x = 34,098,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,098,979.71/8,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.09

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