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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.24, 12,459.60 and 3,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.24, 12,459.60 and 3,684 is: 5,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.24 : 12,459.60 = 3,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.24/12,459.60 = 3,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.24x = 12,459.60 × 3,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.24x = 45,901,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901,166.40/8,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.44

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