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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.92, 12,468.72 and 2,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.92, 12,468.72 and 2,468.96 is: 3,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.92 : 12,468.72 = 2,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.92/12,468.72 = 2,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.92x = 12,468.72 × 2,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.92x = 30,784,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784,770.93/8,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.80

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