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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.52, 12,446.49 and 2,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.52, 12,446.49 and 2,751.26 is: 4,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.52 : 12,446.49 = 2,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.52/12,446.49 = 2,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.52x = 12,446.49 × 2,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.52x = 34,243,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,467.84/8,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.95

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