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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.44, 12,466.32 and 3,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.44, 12,466.32 and 3,929.04 is: 5,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.44 : 12,466.32 = 3,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.44/12,466.32 = 3,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.44x = 12,466.32 × 3,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.44x = 48,980,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,980,669.93/8,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.29

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