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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.84, 12,701.58 and 2,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.84, 12,701.58 and 2,311.84 is: 3,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.84 : 12,701.58 = 2,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.84/12,701.58 = 2,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.84x = 12,701.58 × 2,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.84x = 29,364,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364,020.71/8,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.71

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