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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.45, 12,445.29 and 2,452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.45, 12,445.29 and 2,452.07 is: 3,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.45 : 12,445.29 = 2,452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.45/12,445.29 = 2,452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.45x = 12,445.29 × 2,452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.45x = 30,516,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,660.02/8,295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.72

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