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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.89, 12,460.37 and 2,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.89, 12,460.37 and 2,760.74 is: 4,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.89 : 12,460.37 = 2,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.89/12,460.37 = 2,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.89x = 12,460.37 × 2,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.89x = 34,399,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,765.77/8,308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.12

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