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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.48, 12,452.51 and 2,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.48, 12,452.51 and 2,755.34 is: 4,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.48 : 12,452.51 = 2,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.48/12,452.51 = 2,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.48x = 12,452.51 × 2,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.48x = 34,310,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310,843.53/8,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.10

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