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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.68, 12,459.48 and 2,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.68, 12,459.48 and 2,760.54 is: 4,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.68 : 12,459.48 = 2,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.68/12,459.48 = 2,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.68x = 12,459.48 × 2,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.68x = 34,394,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394,892.92/8,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.63

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