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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.50, 12,438.12 and 6,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.50, 12,438.12 and 6,450 is: 9,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.50 : 12,438.12 = 6,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.50/12,438.12 = 6,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.50x = 12,438.12 × 6,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.50x = 80,225,874
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,225,874/8,304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.53

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