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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.92, 12,442.02 and 3,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.92, 12,442.02 and 3,028.26 is: 4,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.92 : 12,442.02 = 3,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.92/12,442.02 = 3,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.92x = 12,442.02 × 3,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.92x = 37,677,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677,671.49/8,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.81

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