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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.04, 12,457.60 and 2,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.04, 12,457.60 and 2,462.16 is: 3,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.04 : 12,457.60 = 2,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.04/12,457.60 = 2,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.04x = 12,457.60 × 2,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.04x = 30,672,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672,604.42/8,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.25

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