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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.92, 12,354.38 and 3,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.92, 12,354.38 and 3,304.92 is: 4,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.92 : 12,354.38 = 3,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.92/12,354.38 = 3,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.92x = 12,354.38 × 3,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.92x = 40,830,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,221.03/8,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.58

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