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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.01, 12,335.05 and 2,300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.01, 12,335.05 and 2,300.47 is: 3,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.01 : 12,335.05 = 2,300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.01/12,335.05 = 2,300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.01x = 12,335.05 × 2,300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.01x = 28,376,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,376,384.51/8,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.01

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