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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.55, 12,463.15 and 2,464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.55, 12,463.15 and 2,464.01 is: 3,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.55 : 12,463.15 = 2,464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.55/12,463.15 = 2,464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.55x = 12,463.15 × 2,464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.55x = 30,709,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709,326.23/8,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.56

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