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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.16, 12,459.28 and 2,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.16, 12,459.28 and 2,383.74 is: 3,575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.16 : 12,459.28 = 2,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.16/12,459.28 = 2,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.16x = 12,459.28 × 2,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.16x = 29,699,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699,684.11/8,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.62

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