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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.09, 12,444.95 and 2,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.09, 12,444.95 and 2,748.62 is: 4,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.09 : 12,444.95 = 2,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.09/12,444.95 = 2,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.09x = 12,444.95 × 2,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.09x = 34,206,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,362.50/8,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.70

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