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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.03, 12,468.69 and 2,468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.03, 12,468.69 and 2,468.63 is: 3,703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.03 : 12,468.69 = 2,468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.03/12,468.69 = 2,468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.03x = 12,468.69 × 2,468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.03x = 30,780,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,582.19/8,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.14

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