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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.17, 12,458.04 and 3,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.17, 12,458.04 and 3,039.16 is: 4,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.17 : 12,458.04 = 3,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.17/12,458.04 = 3,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.17x = 12,458.04 × 3,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.17x = 37,861,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861,981.02/8,304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.39

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