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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.74, 12,447.15 and 2,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.74, 12,447.15 and 2,826.74 is: 4,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.74 : 12,447.15 = 2,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.74/12,447.15 = 2,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.74x = 12,447.15 × 2,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.74x = 35,184,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184,856.79/8,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.78

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