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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.47, 12,452.40 and 2,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.47, 12,452.40 and 2,297.13 is: 3,445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.47 : 12,452.40 = 2,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.47/12,452.40 = 2,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.47x = 12,452.40 × 2,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.47x = 28,604,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,781.61/8,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.33

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