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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.02, 12,445.95 and 2,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.02, 12,445.95 and 2,751.12 is: 4,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.02 : 12,445.95 = 2,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.02/12,445.95 = 2,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.02x = 12,445.95 × 2,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.02x = 34,240,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,301.96/8,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.82

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