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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.18, 12,441.06 and 2,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.18, 12,441.06 and 2,748.60 is: 4,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.18 : 12,441.06 = 2,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.18/12,441.06 = 2,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.18x = 12,441.06 × 2,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.18x = 34,195,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,497.52/8,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.84

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