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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.82, 12,443.91 and 2,749.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.82, 12,443.91 and 2,749.94 is: 4,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.82 : 12,443.91 = 2,749.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.82/12,443.91 = 2,749.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.82x = 12,443.91 × 2,749.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.82x = 34,220,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,005.87/8,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.47

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