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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.02, 12,447.23 and 2,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.02, 12,447.23 and 2,751.75 is: 4,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.02 : 12,447.23 = 2,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.02/12,447.23 = 2,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.02x = 12,447.23 × 2,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.02x = 34,251,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251,665.15/8,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.69

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