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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.49, 12,473.80 and 2,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.49, 12,473.80 and 2,471.09 is: 3,707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.49 : 12,473.80 = 2,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.49/12,473.80 = 2,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.49x = 12,473.80 × 2,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.49x = 30,823,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,813.90/8,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.24

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