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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.08, 12,699.28 and 2,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.08, 12,699.28 and 2,310.08 is: 3,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.08 : 12,699.28 = 2,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.08/12,699.28 = 2,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.08x = 12,699.28 × 2,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.08x = 29,336,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336,352.74/8,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.16

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