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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.52, 12,447.99 and 2,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.52, 12,447.99 and 2,752.26 is: 4,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.52 : 12,447.99 = 2,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.52/12,447.99 = 2,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.52x = 12,447.99 × 2,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.52x = 34,260,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260,104.96/8,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.46

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