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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.94, 12,466.42 and 2,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.94, 12,466.42 and 2,154.94 is: 3,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.94 : 12,466.42 = 2,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.94/12,466.42 = 2,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.94x = 12,466.42 × 2,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.94x = 26,864,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864,350.56/8,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.41

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