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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.96, 12,457.44 and 2,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.96, 12,457.44 and 2,064.96 is: 3,097.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.96 : 12,457.44 = 2,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.96/12,457.44 = 2,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.96x = 12,457.44 × 2,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.96x = 25,724,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,724,115.30/8,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.44

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