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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.92, 12,465.74 and 2,467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.92, 12,465.74 and 2,467.16 is: 3,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.92 : 12,465.74 = 2,467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.92/12,465.74 = 2,467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.92x = 12,465.74 × 2,467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.92x = 30,754,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,975.10/8,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.10

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