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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.13, 12,434.06 and 2,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.13, 12,434.06 and 2,743.44 is: 4,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.13 : 12,434.06 = 2,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.13/12,434.06 = 2,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.13x = 12,434.06 × 2,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.13x = 34,112,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,097.57/8,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.29

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