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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.16, 12,453.66 and 2,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.16, 12,453.66 and 2,754.44 is: 4,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.16 : 12,453.66 = 2,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.16/12,453.66 = 2,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.16x = 12,453.66 × 2,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.16x = 34,302,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302,859.25/8,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.30

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