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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.29, 12,462.48 and 2,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.29, 12,462.48 and 2,464.95 is: 3,697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.29 : 12,462.48 = 2,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.29/12,462.48 = 2,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.29x = 12,462.48 × 2,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.29x = 30,719,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,719,390.08/8,308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.44

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