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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.05, 12,452.22 and 4,402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.05, 12,452.22 and 4,402.50 is: 6,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.05 : 12,452.22 = 4,402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.05/12,452.22 = 4,402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.05x = 12,452.22 × 4,402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.05x = 54,820,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,820,898.55/8,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.68

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