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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.45, 12,448.24 and 2,751.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.45, 12,448.24 and 2,751.90 is: 4,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.45 : 12,448.24 = 2,751.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.45/12,448.24 = 2,751.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.45x = 12,448.24 × 2,751.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.45x = 34,256,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256,312.46/8,298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.04

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