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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.95, 12,360.16 and 2,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.95, 12,360.16 and 2,694.32 is: 4,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.95 : 12,360.16 = 2,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.95/12,360.16 = 2,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.95x = 12,360.16 × 2,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.95x = 33,302,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302,226.29/8,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.07

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