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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.36, 12,466.74 and 2,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.36, 12,466.74 and 2,469.02 is: 3,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.36 : 12,466.74 = 2,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.36/12,466.74 = 2,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.36x = 12,466.74 × 2,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.36x = 30,780,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,630.39/8,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.00

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