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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.37, 12,362.45 and 2,695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.37, 12,362.45 and 2,695.43 is: 4,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.37 : 12,362.45 = 2,695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.37/12,362.45 = 2,695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.37x = 12,362.45 × 2,695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.37x = 33,322,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322,136.03/8,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.30

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