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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.82, 12,460.26 and 2,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.82, 12,460.26 and 2,463.48 is: 3,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.82 : 12,460.26 = 2,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.82/12,460.26 = 2,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.82x = 12,460.26 × 2,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.82x = 30,695,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695,601.30/8,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.23

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