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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.54, 12,406.73 and 3,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.54, 12,406.73 and 3,004.47 is: 4,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.54 : 12,406.73 = 3,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.54/12,406.73 = 3,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.54x = 12,406.73 × 3,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.54x = 37,275,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,275,633.06/8,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.58

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