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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.35, 12,443.02 and 2,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.35, 12,443.02 and 2,451.50 is: 3,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.35 : 12,443.02 = 2,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.35/12,443.02 = 2,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.35x = 12,443.02 × 2,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.35x = 30,504,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,504,041.85/8,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.25

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