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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.26, 12,354.66 and 2,694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.26, 12,354.66 and 2,694.11 is: 4,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.26 : 12,354.66 = 2,694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.26/12,354.66 = 2,694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.26x = 12,354.66 × 2,694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.26x = 33,284,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,284,820.77/8,242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.31

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