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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.49, 12,366.39 and 2,697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.49, 12,366.39 and 2,697.27 is: 4,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.49 : 12,366.39 = 2,697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.49/12,366.39 = 2,697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.49x = 12,366.39 × 2,697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.49x = 33,355,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,539.13/8,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.29

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