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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.60, 12,364.26 and 2,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.60, 12,364.26 and 2,695.92 is: 4,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.60 : 12,364.26 = 2,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.60/12,364.26 = 2,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.60x = 12,364.26 × 2,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.60x = 33,333,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,055.82/8,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.00

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