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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.88, 12,466.23 and 2,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.88, 12,466.23 and 2,467.54 is: 3,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.88 : 12,466.23 = 2,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.88/12,466.23 = 2,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.88x = 12,466.23 × 2,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.88x = 30,760,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760,921.17/8,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.28

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