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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.66, 12,458.36 and 2,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.66, 12,458.36 and 2,759.96 is: 4,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.66 : 12,458.36 = 2,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.66/12,458.36 = 2,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.66x = 12,458.36 × 2,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.66x = 34,384,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,384,575.27/8,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.90

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