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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.59, 12,444.19 and 2,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.59, 12,444.19 and 2,748.12 is: 4,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.59 : 12,444.19 = 2,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.59/12,444.19 = 2,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.59x = 12,444.19 × 2,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.59x = 34,198,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,127.42/8,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.95

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