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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.80, 12,455.40 and 2,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.80, 12,455.40 and 2,755.20 is: 4,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.80 : 12,455.40 = 2,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.80/12,455.40 = 2,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.80x = 12,455.40 × 2,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.80x = 34,317,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,118.08/8,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.20

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