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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.52, 12,455.25 and 2,459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.52, 12,455.25 and 2,459.67 is: 3,689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.52 : 12,455.25 = 2,459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.52/12,455.25 = 2,459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.52x = 12,455.25 × 2,459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.52x = 30,635,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,804.77/8,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.50

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