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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.31, 12,440.37 and 2,746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.31, 12,440.37 and 2,746.26 is: 4,119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.31 : 12,440.37 = 2,746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.31/12,440.37 = 2,746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.31x = 12,440.37 × 2,746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.31x = 34,164,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,490.52/8,294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.03

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