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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.93, 12,448.62 and 3,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.93, 12,448.62 and 3,620.84 is: 5,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.93 : 12,448.62 = 3,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.93/12,448.62 = 3,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.93x = 12,448.62 × 3,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.93x = 45,074,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074,399.00/8,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.43

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