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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.90, 12,354.09 and 2,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.90, 12,354.09 and 2,693.73 is: 4,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.90 : 12,354.09 = 2,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.90/12,354.09 = 2,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.90x = 12,354.09 × 2,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.90x = 33,278,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,582.86/8,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.73

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