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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.15, 12,448.62 and 2,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.15, 12,448.62 and 2,753.46 is: 4,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.15 : 12,448.62 = 2,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.15/12,448.62 = 2,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.15x = 12,448.62 × 2,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.15x = 34,276,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276,777.23/8,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.16

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