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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.19, 12,467.69 and 2,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.19, 12,467.69 and 2,466.94 is: 3,701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.19 : 12,467.69 = 2,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.19/12,467.69 = 2,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.19x = 12,467.69 × 2,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.19x = 30,757,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,043.17/8,310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.12

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