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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.09, 12,443.99 and 2,452.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.09, 12,443.99 and 2,452.29 is: 3,678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.09 : 12,443.99 = 2,452.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.09/12,443.99 = 2,452.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.09x = 12,443.99 × 2,452.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.09x = 30,516,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,259.98/8,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.83

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