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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.70, 12,701.54 and 2,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.70, 12,701.54 and 2,311.70 is: 3,467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.70 : 12,701.54 = 2,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.70/12,701.54 = 2,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.70x = 12,701.54 × 2,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.70x = 29,362,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,074.95/8,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.54

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