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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468.70, 12,703.03 and 2,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468.70, 12,703.03 and 2,312.70 is: 3,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468.70 : 12,703.03 = 2,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468.70/12,703.03 = 2,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468.70x = 12,703.03 × 2,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468.70x = 29,378,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378,297.48/8,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.04

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