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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.41, 12,459.29 and 2,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.41, 12,459.29 and 2,462.04 is: 3,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.41 : 12,459.29 = 2,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.41/12,459.29 = 2,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.41x = 12,459.29 × 2,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.41x = 30,675,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675,258.04/8,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.52

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