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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.54, 12,446.55 and 2,751.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.54, 12,446.55 and 2,751.91 is: 4,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.54 : 12,446.55 = 2,751.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.54/12,446.55 = 2,751.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.54x = 12,446.55 × 2,751.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.54x = 34,251,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251,754.29/8,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.45

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