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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.19, 12,444.28 and 2,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.19, 12,444.28 and 2,452.35 is: 3,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.19 : 12,444.28 = 2,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.19/12,444.28 = 2,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.19x = 12,444.28 × 2,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.19x = 30,517,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517,691.06/8,296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.52

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