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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.04, 12,453.93 and 2,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.04, 12,453.93 and 2,459.28 is: 3,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.04 : 12,453.93 = 2,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.04/12,453.93 = 2,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.04x = 12,453.93 × 2,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.04x = 30,627,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,700.97/8,304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.29

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