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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.72, 12,467.28 and 2,466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.72, 12,467.28 and 2,466.56 is: 3,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.72 : 12,467.28 = 2,466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.72/12,467.28 = 2,466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.72x = 12,467.28 × 2,466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.72x = 30,751,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,751,294.16/8,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.20

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