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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.63, 12,699.81 and 2,310.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.63, 12,699.81 and 2,310.63 is: 3,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.63 : 12,699.81 = 2,310.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.63/12,699.81 = 2,310.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.63x = 12,699.81 × 2,310.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.63x = 29,344,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344,561.98/8,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.91

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