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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.20, 12,452.09 and 2,755.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.20, 12,452.09 and 2,755.05 is: 4,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.20 : 12,452.09 = 2,755.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.20/12,452.09 = 2,755.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.20x = 12,452.09 × 2,755.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.20x = 34,306,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306,173.81/8,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.68

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