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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.03, 12,445.56 and 2,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.03, 12,445.56 and 2,453.20 is: 3,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.03 : 12,445.56 = 2,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.03/12,445.56 = 2,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.03x = 12,445.56 × 2,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.03x = 30,531,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531,416.68/8,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.80

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