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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.02, 12,438.45 and 2,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.02, 12,438.45 and 2,746.12 is: 4,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.02 : 12,438.45 = 2,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.02/12,438.45 = 2,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.02x = 12,438.45 × 2,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.02x = 34,157,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,476.31/8,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.33

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