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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.46, 12,443.28 and 2,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.46, 12,443.28 and 2,452.12 is: 3,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.46 : 12,443.28 = 2,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.46/12,443.28 = 2,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.46x = 12,443.28 × 2,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.46x = 30,512,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,415.75/8,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.21

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