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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.92, 12,453.03 and 2,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.92, 12,453.03 and 2,755.71 is: 4,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.92 : 12,453.03 = 2,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.92/12,453.03 = 2,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.92x = 12,453.03 × 2,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.92x = 34,316,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,316,939.30/8,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.62

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