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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.33, 12,435.66 and 2,744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.33, 12,435.66 and 2,744.37 is: 4,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.33 : 12,435.66 = 2,744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.33/12,435.66 = 2,744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.33x = 12,435.66 × 2,744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.33x = 34,128,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,052.23/8,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.62

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