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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.04, 12,459.92 and 2,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.04, 12,459.92 and 2,463.28 is: 3,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.04 : 12,459.92 = 2,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.04/12,459.92 = 2,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.04x = 12,459.92 × 2,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.04x = 30,692,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,271.74/8,308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.29

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