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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.33, 12,447.66 and 2,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.33, 12,447.66 and 2,752.45 is: 4,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.33 : 12,447.66 = 2,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.33/12,447.66 = 2,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.33x = 12,447.66 × 2,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.33x = 34,261,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,561.77/8,299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.23

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