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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.76, 12,454.76 and 2,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.76, 12,454.76 and 2,754.84 is: 4,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.76 : 12,454.76 = 2,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.76/12,454.76 = 2,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.76x = 12,454.76 × 2,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.76x = 34,310,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310,871.04/8,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.46

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