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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.22, 12,459.44 and 2,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.22, 12,459.44 and 2,462.95 is: 3,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.22 : 12,459.44 = 2,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.22/12,459.44 = 2,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.22x = 12,459.44 × 2,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.22x = 30,686,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,686,977.75/8,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.46

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