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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.07, 12,452.16 and 2,755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.07, 12,452.16 and 2,755.17 is: 4,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.07 : 12,452.16 = 2,755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.07/12,452.16 = 2,755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.07x = 12,452.16 × 2,755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.07x = 34,307,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307,817.67/8,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.94

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