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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.19, 12,444.59 and 2,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.19, 12,444.59 and 2,452.27 is: 3,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.19 : 12,444.59 = 2,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.19/12,444.59 = 2,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.19x = 12,444.59 × 2,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.19x = 30,517,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517,494.72/8,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.94

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