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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.04, 12,451.55 and 2,752.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.04, 12,451.55 and 2,752.35 is: 4,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.04 : 12,451.55 = 2,752.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.04/12,451.55 = 2,752.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.04x = 12,451.55 × 2,752.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.04x = 34,271,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271,009.88/8,300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.02

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