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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.96, 12,460.86 and 4,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.96, 12,460.86 and 4,846.12 is: 7,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.96 : 12,460.86 = 4,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.96/12,460.86 = 4,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.96x = 12,460.86 × 4,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.96x = 60,386,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386,822.86/8,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.30

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