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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.93, 12,452.31 and 2,677.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.93, 12,452.31 and 2,677.47 is: 4,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.93 : 12,452.31 = 2,677.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.93/12,452.31 = 2,677.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.93x = 12,452.31 × 2,677.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.93x = 33,340,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,340,717.33/8,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.99

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