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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.15, 12,452.67 and 2,754.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.15, 12,452.67 and 2,754.09 is: 4,131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.15 : 12,452.67 = 2,754.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.15/12,452.67 = 2,754.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.15x = 12,452.67 × 2,754.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.15x = 34,295,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,295,773.92/8,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.45

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