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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.79, 12,470.38 and 2,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.79, 12,470.38 and 2,470.25 is: 3,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.79 : 12,470.38 = 2,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.79/12,470.38 = 2,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.79x = 12,470.38 × 2,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.79x = 30,804,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804,918.00/8,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.28

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