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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.17, 12,444.56 and 2,750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.17, 12,444.56 and 2,750.03 is: 4,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.17 : 12,444.56 = 2,750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.17/12,444.56 = 2,750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.17x = 12,444.56 × 2,750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.17x = 34,222,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,851.11/8,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.14

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