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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.01, 12,458.97 and 2,757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.01, 12,458.97 and 2,757.81 is: 4,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.01 : 12,458.97 = 2,757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.01/12,458.97 = 2,757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.01x = 12,458.97 × 2,757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.01x = 34,359,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359,472.06/8,306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.70

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