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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.44, 12,456.96 and 2,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.44, 12,456.96 and 2,460.48 is: 3,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.44 : 12,456.96 = 2,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.44/12,456.96 = 2,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.44x = 12,456.96 × 2,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.44x = 30,650,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,100.94/8,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.25

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