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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.73, 12,444.24 and 2,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.73, 12,444.24 and 2,747.87 is: 4,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.73 : 12,444.24 = 2,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.73/12,444.24 = 2,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.73x = 12,444.24 × 2,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.73x = 34,195,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,153.77/8,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.01

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