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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.16, 12,451.99 and 2,755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.16, 12,451.99 and 2,755.53 is: 4,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.16 : 12,451.99 = 2,755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.16/12,451.99 = 2,755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.16x = 12,451.99 × 2,755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.16x = 34,311,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,311,832.00/8,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.88

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