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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.20, 12,444.48 and 2,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.20, 12,444.48 and 2,748.80 is: 4,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.20 : 12,444.48 = 2,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.20/12,444.48 = 2,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.20x = 12,444.48 × 2,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.20x = 34,207,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,386.62/8,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.76

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