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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.22, 12,444.50 and 2,452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.22, 12,444.50 and 2,452.83 is: 3,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.22 : 12,444.50 = 2,452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.22/12,444.50 = 2,452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.22x = 12,444.50 × 2,452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.22x = 30,524,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,242.94/8,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.30

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