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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.03, 12,459.08 and 3,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.03, 12,459.08 and 3,863.81 is: 5,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.03 : 12,459.08 = 3,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.03/12,459.08 = 3,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.03x = 12,459.08 × 3,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.03x = 48,139,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,139,558.70/8,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.13

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