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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.94, 12,446.01 and 2,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.94, 12,446.01 and 2,452.54 is: 3,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.94 : 12,446.01 = 2,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.94/12,446.01 = 2,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.94x = 12,446.01 × 2,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.94x = 30,524,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,337.37/8,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.43

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