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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.54, 12,450.80 and 2,751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.54, 12,450.80 and 2,751.85 is: 4,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.54 : 12,450.80 = 2,751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.54/12,450.80 = 2,751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.54x = 12,450.80 × 2,751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.54x = 34,262,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262,720.22/8,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.27

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