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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.39, 12,445.07 and 2,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.39, 12,445.07 and 2,372.37 is: 3,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.39 : 12,445.07 = 2,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.39/12,445.07 = 2,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.39x = 12,445.07 × 2,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.39x = 29,524,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524,298.85/8,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.12

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