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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.59, 12,360.06 and 2,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.59, 12,360.06 and 2,695.26 is: 4,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.59 : 12,360.06 = 2,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.59/12,360.06 = 2,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.59x = 12,360.06 × 2,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.59x = 33,313,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,313,575.32/8,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.13

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