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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.77, 12,454.72 and 3,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.77, 12,454.72 and 3,109.43 is: 4,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.77 : 12,454.72 = 3,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.77/12,454.72 = 3,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.77x = 12,454.72 × 3,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.77x = 38,727,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,080.01/8,304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.23

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