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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.84, 12,438.12 and 2,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.84, 12,438.12 and 2,745.88 is: 4,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.84 : 12,438.12 = 2,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.84/12,438.12 = 2,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.84x = 12,438.12 × 2,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.84x = 34,153,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,584.95/8,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.95

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