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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.70, 12,459.15 and 2,762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.70, 12,459.15 and 2,762.90 is: 4,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.70 : 12,459.15 = 2,762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.70/12,459.15 = 2,762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.70x = 12,459.15 × 2,762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.70x = 34,423,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,385.54/8,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.55

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