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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.88, 12,445.04 and 2,451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.88, 12,445.04 and 2,451.73 is: 3,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.88 : 12,445.04 = 2,451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.88/12,445.04 = 2,451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.88x = 12,445.04 × 2,451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.88x = 30,511,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511,877.92/8,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.96

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