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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.54, 12,454.68 and 2,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.54, 12,454.68 and 2,459.78 is: 3,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.54 : 12,454.68 = 2,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.54/12,454.68 = 2,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.54x = 12,454.68 × 2,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.54x = 30,635,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,741.63/8,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.04

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