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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.50, 12,696.78 and 2,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.50, 12,696.78 and 2,308.50 is: 3,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.50 : 12,696.78 = 2,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.50/12,696.78 = 2,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.50x = 12,696.78 × 2,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.50x = 29,310,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310,516.63/8,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.76

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