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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.38, 12,460.98 and 2,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.38, 12,460.98 and 2,464.04 is: 3,696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.38 : 12,460.98 = 2,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.38/12,460.98 = 2,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.38x = 12,460.98 × 2,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.38x = 30,704,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704,353.16/8,307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.03

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