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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.07, 12,451.93 and 2,755.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.07, 12,451.93 and 2,755.22 is: 4,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.07 : 12,451.93 = 2,755.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.07/12,451.93 = 2,755.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.07x = 12,451.93 × 2,755.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.07x = 34,307,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307,737.43/8,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.43

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