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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.36, 12,451.37 and 2,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.36, 12,451.37 and 2,756.27 is: 4,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.36 : 12,451.37 = 2,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.36/12,451.37 = 2,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.36x = 12,451.37 × 2,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.36x = 34,319,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319,282.22/8,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.68

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