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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.52, 12,461.25 and 2,463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.52, 12,461.25 and 2,463.67 is: 3,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.52 : 12,461.25 = 2,463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.52/12,461.25 = 2,463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.52x = 12,461.25 × 2,463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.52x = 30,700,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,407.79/8,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.50

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