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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.35, 12,444.52 and 2,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.35, 12,444.52 and 2,452.50 is: 3,678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.35 : 12,444.52 = 2,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.35/12,444.52 = 2,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.35x = 12,444.52 × 2,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.35x = 30,520,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,185.30/8,296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.75

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