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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.08, 12,445.76 and 2,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.08, 12,445.76 and 2,751.52 is: 4,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.08 : 12,445.76 = 2,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.08/12,445.76 = 2,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.08x = 12,445.76 × 2,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.08x = 34,244,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,757.56/8,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.83

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