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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.44, 12,462.40 and 2,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.44, 12,462.40 and 2,463.36 is: 3,695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.44 : 12,462.40 = 2,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.44/12,462.40 = 2,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.44x = 12,462.40 × 2,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.44x = 30,699,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,377.66/8,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.41

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