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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.36, 12,362.14 and 2,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.36, 12,362.14 and 2,694.66 is: 4,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.36 : 12,362.14 = 2,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.36/12,362.14 = 2,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.36x = 12,362.14 × 2,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.36x = 33,311,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311,764.17/8,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.02

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