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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.07, 12,447.68 and 2,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.07, 12,447.68 and 2,752.18 is: 4,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.07 : 12,447.68 = 2,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.07/12,447.68 = 2,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.07x = 12,447.68 × 2,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.07x = 34,258,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258,211.06/8,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.46

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