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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.88, 12,448.86 and 2,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.88, 12,448.86 and 2,752.60 is: 4,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.88 : 12,448.86 = 2,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.88/12,448.86 = 2,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.88x = 12,448.86 × 2,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.88x = 34,266,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266,732.04/8,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.08

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