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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.32, 12,435.32 and 2,744.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.32, 12,435.32 and 2,744.72 is: 4,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.32 : 12,435.32 = 2,744.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.32/12,435.32 = 2,744.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.32x = 12,435.32 × 2,744.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.32x = 34,131,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131,471.51/8,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.03

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