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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.36, 12,448.91 and 2,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.36, 12,448.91 and 2,752.68 is: 4,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.36 : 12,448.91 = 2,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.36/12,448.91 = 2,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.36x = 12,448.91 × 2,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.36x = 34,267,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,865.58/8,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.48

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