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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.95, 12,362.54 and 2,694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.95, 12,362.54 and 2,694.57 is: 4,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.95 : 12,362.54 = 2,694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.95/12,362.54 = 2,694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.95x = 12,362.54 × 2,694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.95x = 33,311,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311,684.73/8,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.72

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