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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.08, 12,445.86 and 2,749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.08, 12,445.86 and 2,749.10 is: 4,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.08 : 12,445.86 = 2,749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.08/12,445.86 = 2,749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.08x = 12,445.86 × 2,749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.08x = 34,214,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,913.73/8,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.23

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