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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.04, 12,437.25 and 2,744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.04, 12,437.25 and 2,744.22 is: 4,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.04 : 12,437.25 = 2,744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.04/12,437.25 = 2,744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.04x = 12,437.25 × 2,744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.04x = 34,130,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,550.20/8,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.56

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