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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.16, 12,466.50 and 2,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.16, 12,466.50 and 2,466.04 is: 3,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.16 : 12,466.50 = 2,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.16/12,466.50 = 2,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.16x = 12,466.50 × 2,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.16x = 30,742,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742,887.66/8,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.43

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