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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.79, 12,448.80 and 2,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.79, 12,448.80 and 2,752.68 is: 4,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.79 : 12,448.80 = 2,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.79/12,448.80 = 2,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.79x = 12,448.80 × 2,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.79x = 34,267,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,562.78/8,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.72

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