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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.40, 12,468.36 and 2,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.40, 12,468.36 and 2,766.24 is: 4,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.40 : 12,468.36 = 2,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.40/12,468.36 = 2,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.40x = 12,468.36 × 2,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.40x = 34,490,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,476.17/8,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.28

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