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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.81, 12,550.29 and 2,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.81, 12,550.29 and 2,744.39 is: 4,116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.81 : 12,550.29 = 2,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.81/12,550.29 = 2,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.81x = 12,550.29 × 2,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.81x = 34,442,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,911.46/8,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.61

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