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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.36, 12,463.74 and 2,467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.36, 12,463.74 and 2,467.02 is: 3,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.36 : 12,463.74 = 2,467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.36/12,463.74 = 2,467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.36x = 12,463.74 × 2,467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.36x = 30,748,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748,295.85/8,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.00

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