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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.78, 12,468.23 and 2,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.78, 12,468.23 and 2,467.39 is: 3,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.78 : 12,468.23 = 2,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.78/12,468.23 = 2,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.78x = 12,468.23 × 2,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.78x = 30,763,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,763,911.34/8,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.69

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