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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.67, 12,363.26 and 2,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.67, 12,363.26 and 2,695.04 is: 4,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.67 : 12,363.26 = 2,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.67/12,363.26 = 2,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.67x = 12,363.26 × 2,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.67x = 33,319,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319,480.23/8,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.81

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