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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.56, 12,460.76 and 2,683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.56, 12,460.76 and 2,683.10 is: 4,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.56 : 12,460.76 = 2,683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.56/12,460.76 = 2,683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.56x = 12,460.76 × 2,683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.56x = 33,433,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433,465.16/8,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.43

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