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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.68, 12,444.21 and 2,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.68, 12,444.21 and 2,452.55 is: 3,679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.68 : 12,444.21 = 2,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.68/12,444.21 = 2,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.68x = 12,444.21 × 2,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.68x = 30,520,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,047.24/8,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.03

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