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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.76, 12,452.04 and 2,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.76, 12,452.04 and 2,458.80 is: 3,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.76 : 12,452.04 = 2,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.76/12,452.04 = 2,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.76x = 12,452.04 × 2,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.76x = 30,617,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,075.95/8,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.13

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