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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.31, 12,694.97 and 2,307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.31, 12,694.97 and 2,307.31 is: 3,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.31 : 12,694.97 = 2,307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.31/12,694.97 = 2,307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.31x = 12,694.97 × 2,307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.31x = 29,291,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291,262.97/8,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.97

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