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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.44, 12,466.88 and 2,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.44, 12,466.88 and 2,468.08 is: 3,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.44 : 12,466.88 = 2,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.44/12,466.88 = 2,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.44x = 12,466.88 × 2,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.44x = 30,769,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769,257.19/8,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.04

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