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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442, 12,663.18 and 2,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442, 12,663.18 and 2,895.32 is: 4,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442 : 12,663.18 = 2,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442/12,663.18 = 2,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442x = 12,663.18 × 2,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442x = 36,663,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663,958.32/8,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.04

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