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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.38, 12,444.29 and 2,451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.38, 12,444.29 and 2,451.23 is: 3,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.38 : 12,444.29 = 2,451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.38/12,444.29 = 2,451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.38x = 12,444.29 × 2,451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.38x = 30,503,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503,816.98/8,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.21

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