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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.02, 12,448.74 and 2,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.02, 12,448.74 and 2,752.76 is: 4,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.02 : 12,448.74 = 2,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.02/12,448.74 = 2,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.02x = 12,448.74 × 2,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.02x = 34,268,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268,331.28/8,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.20

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