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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.92, 12,451.34 and 2,755.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.92, 12,451.34 and 2,755.23 is: 4,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.92 : 12,451.34 = 2,755.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.92/12,451.34 = 2,755.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.92x = 12,451.34 × 2,755.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.92x = 34,306,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306,291.73/8,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.83

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