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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.59, 12,463.49 and 2,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.59, 12,463.49 and 2,760.98 is: 4,142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.59 : 12,463.49 = 2,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.59/12,463.49 = 2,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.59x = 12,463.49 × 2,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.59x = 34,411,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411,391.21/8,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.17

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