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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.33, 12,442.69 and 2,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.33, 12,442.69 and 2,055.36 is: 3,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.33 : 12,442.69 = 2,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.33/12,442.69 = 2,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.33x = 12,442.69 × 2,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.33x = 25,574,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,197.04/8,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.96

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