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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.83, 12,459.60 and 2,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.83, 12,459.60 and 2,463.08 is: 3,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.83 : 12,459.60 = 2,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.83/12,459.60 = 2,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.83x = 12,459.60 × 2,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.83x = 30,688,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688,929.27/8,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.98

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