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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.25, 12,463.61 and 2,684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.25, 12,463.61 and 2,684.04 is: 4,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.25 : 12,463.61 = 2,684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.25/12,463.61 = 2,684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.25x = 12,463.61 × 2,684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.25x = 33,452,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,765.47/8,308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.45

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