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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.72, 12,454.05 and 2,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.72, 12,454.05 and 2,754.48 is: 4,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.72 : 12,454.05 = 2,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.72/12,454.05 = 2,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.72x = 12,454.05 × 2,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.72x = 34,304,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304,453.65/8,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.21

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