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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.93, 12,456.81 and 2,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.93, 12,456.81 and 2,459.68 is: 3,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.93 : 12,456.81 = 2,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.93/12,456.81 = 2,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.93x = 12,456.81 × 2,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.93x = 30,639,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639,735.28/8,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.23

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