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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.03, 12,355.82 and 2,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.03, 12,355.82 and 2,694.89 is: 4,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.03 : 12,355.82 = 2,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.03/12,355.82 = 2,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.03x = 12,355.82 × 2,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.03x = 33,297,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297,520.72/8,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.48

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