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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.70, 12,457.95 and 2,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.70, 12,457.95 and 2,460.42 is: 3,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.70 : 12,457.95 = 2,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.70/12,457.95 = 2,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.70x = 12,457.95 × 2,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.70x = 30,651,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651,789.34/8,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.34

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