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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.32, 12,448.97 and 3,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.32, 12,448.97 and 3,035.61 is: 4,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.32 : 12,448.97 = 3,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.32/12,448.97 = 3,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.32x = 12,448.97 × 3,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.32x = 37,790,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790,202.64/8,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.67

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