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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.25, 12,688.92 and 2,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.25, 12,688.92 and 2,303.25 is: 3,454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.25 : 12,688.92 = 2,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.25/12,688.92 = 2,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.25x = 12,688.92 × 2,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.25x = 29,225,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,754.99/8,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.89

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