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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.52, 12,458.30 and 2,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.52, 12,458.30 and 2,462.20 is: 3,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.52 : 12,458.30 = 2,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.52/12,458.30 = 2,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.52x = 12,458.30 × 2,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.52x = 30,674,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,826.26/8,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.31

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