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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.44, 12,468.38 and 2,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.44, 12,468.38 and 2,469.08 is: 3,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.44 : 12,468.38 = 2,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.44/12,468.38 = 2,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.44x = 12,468.38 × 2,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.44x = 30,785,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785,427.69/8,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.54

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