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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.28, 12,467.48 and 2,466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.28, 12,467.48 and 2,466.89 is: 3,700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.28 : 12,467.48 = 2,466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.28/12,467.48 = 2,466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.28x = 12,467.48 × 2,466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.28x = 30,755,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,755,827.07/8,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.94

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