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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.06, 12,463.92 and 2,464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.06, 12,463.92 and 2,464.32 is: 3,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.06 : 12,463.92 = 2,464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.06/12,463.92 = 2,464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.06x = 12,463.92 × 2,464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.06x = 30,715,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715,087.33/8,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.02

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