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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.60, 12,361.26 and 2,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.60, 12,361.26 and 2,693.92 is: 4,041.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.60 : 12,361.26 = 2,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.60/12,361.26 = 2,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.60x = 12,361.26 × 2,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.60x = 33,300,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,245.54/8,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.00

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