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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.72, 12,468.22 and 2,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.72, 12,468.22 and 2,467.20 is: 3,701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.72 : 12,468.22 = 2,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.72/12,468.22 = 2,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.72x = 12,468.22 × 2,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.72x = 30,761,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,761,592.38/8,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.44

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