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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.08, 12,450.96 and 2,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.08, 12,450.96 and 2,752.60 is: 4,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.08 : 12,450.96 = 2,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.08/12,450.96 = 2,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.08x = 12,450.96 × 2,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.08x = 34,272,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272,512.50/8,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.68

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