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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.68, 12,444.42 and 2,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.68, 12,444.42 and 2,452.30 is: 3,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.68 : 12,444.42 = 2,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.68/12,444.42 = 2,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.68x = 12,444.42 × 2,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.68x = 30,517,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517,451.17/8,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.72

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