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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.96, 12,436.10 and 2,743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.96, 12,436.10 and 2,743.96 is: 4,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.96 : 12,436.10 = 2,743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.96/12,436.10 = 2,743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.96x = 12,436.10 × 2,743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.96x = 34,124,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124,160.96/8,291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.33

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