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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.08, 12,462.36 and 2,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.08, 12,462.36 and 2,466.93 is: 3,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.08 : 12,462.36 = 2,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.08/12,462.36 = 2,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.08x = 12,462.36 × 2,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.08x = 30,743,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743,769.75/8,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.13

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