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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.48, 12,444.90 and 2,455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.48, 12,444.90 and 2,455.30 is: 3,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.48 : 12,444.90 = 2,455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.48/12,444.90 = 2,455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.48x = 12,444.90 × 2,455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.48x = 30,555,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,962.97/8,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.67

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