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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.86, 12,453.15 and 2,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.86, 12,453.15 and 2,755.70 is: 4,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.86 : 12,453.15 = 2,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.86/12,453.15 = 2,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.86x = 12,453.15 × 2,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.86x = 34,317,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,145.46/8,301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.67

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