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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.38, 12,439.17 and 2,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.38, 12,439.17 and 2,745.60 is: 4,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.38 : 12,439.17 = 2,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.38/12,439.17 = 2,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.38x = 12,439.17 × 2,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.38x = 34,152,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152,938.51/8,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.60

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