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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.78, 12,450.98 and 3,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.78, 12,450.98 and 3,623.90 is: 5,433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.78 : 12,450.98 = 3,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.78/12,450.98 = 3,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.78x = 12,450.98 × 3,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.78x = 45,121,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,106.42/8,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.15

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