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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.44, 12,464.51 and 2,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.44, 12,464.51 and 2,464.70 is: 3,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.44 : 12,464.51 = 2,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.44/12,464.51 = 2,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.44x = 12,464.51 × 2,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.44x = 30,721,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,203.15/8,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.59

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