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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.46, 12,459.62 and 2,760.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.46, 12,459.62 and 2,760.21 is: 4,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.46 : 12,459.62 = 2,760.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.46/12,459.62 = 2,760.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.46x = 12,459.62 × 2,760.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.46x = 34,391,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391,185.07/8,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.29

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