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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.53, 12,472.44 and 2,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.53, 12,472.44 and 2,471.13 is: 3,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.53 : 12,472.44 = 2,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.53/12,472.44 = 2,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.53x = 12,472.44 × 2,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.53x = 30,821,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821,020.66/8,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.89

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