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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.44, 12,444.96 and 2,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.44, 12,444.96 and 2,452.52 is: 3,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.44 : 12,444.96 = 2,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.44/12,444.96 = 2,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.44x = 12,444.96 × 2,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.44x = 30,521,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521,513.30/8,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.31

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