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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.59, 12,442.69 and 2,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.59, 12,442.69 and 2,747.12 is: 4,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.59 : 12,442.69 = 2,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.59/12,442.69 = 2,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.59x = 12,442.69 × 2,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.59x = 34,181,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,496.05/8,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.44

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