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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.93, 12,457.19 and 2,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.93, 12,457.19 and 2,461.59 is: 3,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.93 : 12,457.19 = 2,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.93/12,457.19 = 2,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.93x = 12,457.19 × 2,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.93x = 30,664,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664,500.49/8,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.32

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