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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.36, 12,442.96 and 2,452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.36, 12,442.96 and 2,452.08 is: 3,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.36 : 12,442.96 = 2,452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.36/12,442.96 = 2,452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.36x = 12,442.96 × 2,452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.36x = 30,511,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511,133.36/8,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.10

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