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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.22, 12,454.81 and 2,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.22, 12,454.81 and 2,754.98 is: 4,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.22 : 12,454.81 = 2,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.22/12,454.81 = 2,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.22x = 12,454.81 × 2,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.22x = 34,312,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312,738.68/8,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.96

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