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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.20, 12,453.59 and 2,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.20, 12,453.59 and 2,756.05 is: 4,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.20 : 12,453.59 = 2,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.20/12,453.59 = 2,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.20x = 12,453.59 × 2,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.20x = 34,322,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322,716.72/8,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.18

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