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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.85, 12,466.67 and 2,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.85, 12,466.67 and 2,762.75 is: 4,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.85 : 12,466.67 = 2,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.85/12,466.67 = 2,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.85x = 12,466.67 × 2,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.85x = 34,442,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,216.40/8,309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.75

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