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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.06, 12,461.94 and 2,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.06, 12,461.94 and 2,759.46 is: 4,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.06 : 12,461.94 = 2,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.06/12,461.94 = 2,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.06x = 12,461.94 × 2,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.06x = 34,388,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,388,224.95/8,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.64

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