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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.26, 12,362.09 and 2,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.26, 12,362.09 and 2,695.23 is: 4,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.26 : 12,362.09 = 2,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.26/12,362.09 = 2,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.26x = 12,362.09 × 2,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.26x = 33,318,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318,662.35/8,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.93

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