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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.20, 12,454.77 and 2,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.20, 12,454.77 and 2,460.26 is: 3,690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.20 : 12,454.77 = 2,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.20/12,454.77 = 2,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.20x = 12,454.77 × 2,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.20x = 30,641,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,641,972.44/8,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.38

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