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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.93, 12,364.85 and 2,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.93, 12,364.85 and 2,695.28 is: 4,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.93 : 12,364.85 = 2,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.93/12,364.85 = 2,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.93x = 12,364.85 × 2,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.93x = 33,326,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326,677.82/8,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.55

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