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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.28, 12,852.98 and 8,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.28, 12,852.98 and 8,463.50 is: 11,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.28 : 12,852.98 = 8,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.28/12,852.98 = 8,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.28x = 12,852.98 × 8,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.28x = 108,781,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,781,186.04/9,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.52

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