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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.18, 12,442.48 and 2,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.18, 12,442.48 and 2,055.26 is: 3,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.18 : 12,442.48 = 2,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.18/12,442.48 = 2,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.18x = 12,442.48 × 2,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.18x = 25,572,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572,464.09/8,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.81

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