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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.31, 12,451.96 and 2,755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.31, 12,451.96 and 2,755.07 is: 4,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.31 : 12,451.96 = 2,755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.31/12,451.96 = 2,755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.31x = 12,451.96 × 2,755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.31x = 34,306,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306,045.68/8,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.61

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