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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.46, 12,365.24 and 2,697.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.46, 12,365.24 and 2,697.35 is: 4,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.46 : 12,365.24 = 2,697.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.46/12,365.24 = 2,697.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.46x = 12,365.24 × 2,697.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.46x = 33,353,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,304.80/8,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.03

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