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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.45, 12,403.65 and 3,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.45, 12,403.65 and 3,004.65 is: 4,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.45 : 12,403.65 = 3,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.45/12,403.65 = 3,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.45x = 12,403.65 × 3,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.45x = 37,268,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268,564.95/8,269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.78

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