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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.47, 12,452.22 and 2,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.47, 12,452.22 and 2,753.36 is: 4,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.47 : 12,452.22 = 2,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.47/12,452.22 = 2,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.47x = 12,452.22 × 2,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.47x = 34,285,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285,382.20/8,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.04

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