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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.98, 12,457.80 and 3,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.98, 12,457.80 and 3,308.30 is: 4,962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.98 : 12,457.80 = 3,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.98/12,457.80 = 3,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.98x = 12,457.80 × 3,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.98x = 41,214,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,139.74/8,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.58

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