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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.20, 12,454.18 and 2,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.20, 12,454.18 and 2,462.24 is: 3,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.20 : 12,454.18 = 2,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.20/12,454.18 = 2,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.20x = 12,454.18 × 2,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.20x = 30,665,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665,180.16/8,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.29

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