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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.79, 12,447.30 and 2,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.79, 12,447.30 and 2,751.68 is: 4,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.79 : 12,447.30 = 2,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.79/12,447.30 = 2,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.79x = 12,447.30 × 2,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.79x = 34,250,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,942.41/8,296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.22

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