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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.62, 12,466.02 and 2,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.62, 12,466.02 and 2,467.28 is: 3,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.62 : 12,466.02 = 2,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.62/12,466.02 = 2,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.62x = 12,466.02 × 2,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.62x = 30,757,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,161.83/8,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.95

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