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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.71, 12,461.65 and 2,464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.71, 12,461.65 and 2,464.32 is: 3,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.71 : 12,461.65 = 2,464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.71/12,461.65 = 2,464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.71x = 12,461.65 × 2,464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.71x = 30,709,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709,533.90/8,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.51

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