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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.36, 12,452.87 and 2,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.36, 12,452.87 and 2,757.27 is: 4,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.36 : 12,452.87 = 2,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.36/12,452.87 = 2,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.36x = 12,452.87 × 2,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.36x = 34,335,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335,924.86/8,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.19

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