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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.60, 12,459.60 and 2,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.60, 12,459.60 and 2,461.44 is: 3,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.60 : 12,459.60 = 2,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.60/12,459.60 = 2,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.60x = 12,459.60 × 2,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.60x = 30,668,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,557.82/8,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.52

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