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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.38, 12,465.57 and 2,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.38, 12,465.57 and 2,467.04 is: 3,700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.38 : 12,465.57 = 2,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.38/12,465.57 = 2,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.38x = 12,465.57 × 2,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.38x = 30,753,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,753,059.81/8,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.56

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