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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.30, 12,437.36 and 2,744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.30, 12,437.36 and 2,744.27 is: 4,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.30 : 12,437.36 = 2,744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.30/12,437.36 = 2,744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.30x = 12,437.36 × 2,744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.30x = 34,131,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131,473.93/8,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.04

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