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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.72, 12,445.68 and 2,452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.72, 12,445.68 and 2,452.32 is: 3,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.72 : 12,445.68 = 2,452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.72/12,445.68 = 2,452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.72x = 12,445.68 × 2,452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.72x = 30,520,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,789.98/8,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.10

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