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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.18, 12,443.46 and 2,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.18, 12,443.46 and 2,452.05 is: 3,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.18 : 12,443.46 = 2,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.18/12,443.46 = 2,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.18x = 12,443.46 × 2,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.18x = 30,511,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511,986.09/8,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.28

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