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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.78, 12,452.64 and 2,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.78, 12,452.64 and 2,145.78 is: 3,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.78 : 12,452.64 = 2,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.78/12,452.64 = 2,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.78x = 12,452.64 × 2,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.78x = 26,720,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720,625.86/8,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.66

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