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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.19, 12,458.66 and 2,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.19, 12,458.66 and 2,462.44 is: 3,693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.19 : 12,458.66 = 2,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.19/12,458.66 = 2,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.19x = 12,458.66 × 2,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.19x = 30,678,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,678,671.83/8,307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.02

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