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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.93, 12,452.80 and 3,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.93, 12,452.80 and 3,302.24 is: 4,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.93 : 12,452.80 = 3,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.93/12,452.80 = 3,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.93x = 12,452.80 × 3,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.93x = 41,122,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122,072.01/8,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.53

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