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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.07, 12,460.92 and 2,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.07, 12,460.92 and 2,462.32 is: 3,694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.07 : 12,460.92 = 2,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.07/12,460.92 = 2,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.07x = 12,460.92 × 2,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.07x = 30,682,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,772.53/8,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.02

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