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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.45, 12,360.91 and 2,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.45, 12,360.91 and 2,694.83 is: 4,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.45 : 12,360.91 = 2,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.45/12,360.91 = 2,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.45x = 12,360.91 × 2,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.45x = 33,310,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310,482.55/8,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.82

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