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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.64, 12,443.76 and 2,749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.64, 12,443.76 and 2,749.48 is: 4,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.64 : 12,443.76 = 2,749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.64/12,443.76 = 2,749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.64x = 12,443.76 × 2,749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.64x = 34,213,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,838.14/8,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.32

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