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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.33, 12,450.92 and 2,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.33, 12,450.92 and 2,752.25 is: 4,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.33 : 12,450.92 = 2,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.33/12,450.92 = 2,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.33x = 12,450.92 × 2,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.33x = 34,267,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,968.55/8,299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.01

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