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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.32, 12,460.92 and 2,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.32, 12,460.92 and 2,463.44 is: 3,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.32 : 12,460.92 = 2,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.32/12,460.92 = 2,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.32x = 12,460.92 × 2,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.32x = 30,696,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696,728.76/8,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.14

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