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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.65, 12,449.49 and 3,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.65, 12,449.49 and 3,035.92 is: 4,551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.65 : 12,449.49 = 3,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.65/12,449.49 = 3,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.65x = 12,449.49 × 3,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.65x = 37,795,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795,655.68/8,304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.14

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