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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.91, 12,451.62 and 2,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.91, 12,451.62 and 2,755.27 is: 4,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.91 : 12,451.62 = 2,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.91/12,451.62 = 2,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.91x = 12,451.62 × 2,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.91x = 34,307,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307,600.93/8,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.50

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