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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.08, 12,447.94 and 2,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.08, 12,447.94 and 2,750.62 is: 4,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.08 : 12,447.94 = 2,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.08/12,447.94 = 2,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.08x = 12,447.94 × 2,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.08x = 34,239,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239,552.72/8,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.70

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