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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.80, 12,466.75 and 2,466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.80, 12,466.75 and 2,466.41 is: 3,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.80 : 12,466.75 = 2,466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.80/12,466.75 = 2,466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.80x = 12,466.75 × 2,466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.80x = 30,748,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748,048.37/8,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.22

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