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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.64, 12,448.86 and 2,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.64, 12,448.86 and 2,756.60 is: 4,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.64 : 12,448.86 = 2,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.64/12,448.86 = 2,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.64x = 12,448.86 × 2,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.64x = 34,316,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,316,527.48/8,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.70

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