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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.75, 12,694.13 and 2,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.75, 12,694.13 and 2,306.75 is: 3,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.75 : 12,694.13 = 2,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.75/12,694.13 = 2,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.75x = 12,694.13 × 2,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.75x = 29,282,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282,172.84/8,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.13

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