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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.51, 12,466.32 and 2,466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.51, 12,466.32 and 2,466.12 is: 3,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.51 : 12,466.32 = 2,466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.51/12,466.32 = 2,466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.51x = 12,466.32 × 2,466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.51x = 30,743,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743,457.39/8,309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.79

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