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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.27, 12,453.98 and 3,108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.27, 12,453.98 and 3,108.93 is: 4,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.27 : 12,453.98 = 3,108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.27/12,453.98 = 3,108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.27x = 12,453.98 × 3,108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.27x = 38,718,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718,536.50/8,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.49

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