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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.92, 12,444.11 and 2,749.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.92, 12,444.11 and 2,749.69 is: 4,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.92 : 12,444.11 = 2,749.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.92/12,444.11 = 2,749.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.92x = 12,444.11 × 2,749.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.92x = 34,217,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,444.83/8,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.62

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