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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.74, 12,459.54 and 2,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.74, 12,459.54 and 2,682.29 is: 4,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.74 : 12,459.54 = 2,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.74/12,459.54 = 2,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.74x = 12,459.54 × 2,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.74x = 33,420,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,047.31/8,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.21

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