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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.17, 12,467.30 and 2,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.17, 12,467.30 and 2,466.79 is: 3,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.17 : 12,467.30 = 2,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.17/12,467.30 = 2,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.17x = 12,467.30 × 2,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.17x = 30,754,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,167.46/8,310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.79

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