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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.90, 12,469.91 and 2,468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.90, 12,469.91 and 2,468.51 is: 3,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.90 : 12,469.91 = 2,468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.90/12,469.91 = 2,468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.90x = 12,469.91 × 2,468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.90x = 30,782,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782,097.53/8,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.38

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