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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.52, 12,440.70 and 2,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.52, 12,440.70 and 2,747.62 is: 4,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.52 : 12,440.70 = 2,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.52/12,440.70 = 2,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.52x = 12,440.70 × 2,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.52x = 34,182,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,316.13/8,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.58

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