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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.23, 12,446.49 and 2,749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.23, 12,446.49 and 2,749.37 is: 4,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.23 : 12,446.49 = 2,749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.23/12,446.49 = 2,749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.23x = 12,446.49 × 2,749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.23x = 34,220,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,006.21/8,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.26

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