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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.23, 12,443.49 and 2,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.23, 12,443.49 and 2,747.37 is: 4,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.23 : 12,443.49 = 2,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.23/12,443.49 = 2,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.23x = 12,443.49 × 2,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.23x = 34,186,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,871.12/8,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.26

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