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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.36, 12,467.60 and 2,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.36, 12,467.60 and 2,466.98 is: 3,701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.36 : 12,467.60 = 2,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.36/12,467.60 = 2,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.36x = 12,467.60 × 2,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.36x = 30,757,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,245.18/8,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.07

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