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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.29, 12,454.31 and 2,459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.29, 12,454.31 and 2,459.53 is: 3,688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.29 : 12,454.31 = 2,459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.29/12,454.31 = 2,459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.29x = 12,454.31 × 2,459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.29x = 30,631,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631,705.64/8,304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.66

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