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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.44, 12,464.16 and 2,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.44, 12,464.16 and 2,465.56 is: 3,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.44 : 12,464.16 = 2,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.44/12,464.16 = 2,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.44x = 12,464.16 × 2,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.44x = 30,731,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731,134.33/8,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.34

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