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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.67, 12,452.83 and 2,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.67, 12,452.83 and 2,755.51 is: 4,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.67 : 12,452.83 = 2,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.67/12,452.83 = 2,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.67x = 12,452.83 × 2,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.67x = 34,313,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,835.33/8,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.37

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