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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.19, 12,461.69 and 2,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.19, 12,461.69 and 2,462.94 is: 3,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.19 : 12,461.69 = 2,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.19/12,461.69 = 2,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.19x = 12,461.69 × 2,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.19x = 30,692,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,394.77/8,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.12

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