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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.11, 12,469.95 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.11, 12,469.95 and 2,469.96 is: 3,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.11 : 12,469.95 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.11/12,469.95 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.11x = 12,469.95 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.11x = 30,800,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800,277.70/8,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.58

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