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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.38, 12,463.98 and 2,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.38, 12,463.98 and 2,466.04 is: 3,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.38 : 12,463.98 = 2,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.38/12,463.98 = 2,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.38x = 12,463.98 × 2,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.38x = 30,736,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,673.24/8,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.03

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