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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.24, 12,471.96 and 2,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.24, 12,471.96 and 2,469.66 is: 3,705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.24 : 12,471.96 = 2,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.24/12,471.96 = 2,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.24x = 12,471.96 × 2,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.24x = 30,801,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801,500.73/8,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.11

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