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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.33, 12,463.40 and 2,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.33, 12,463.40 and 2,684.88 is: 4,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.33 : 12,463.40 = 2,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.33/12,463.40 = 2,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.33x = 12,463.40 × 2,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.33x = 33,462,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,462,657.65/8,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.09

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