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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.52, 12,367.28 and 2,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.52, 12,367.28 and 2,697.12 is: 4,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.52 : 12,367.28 = 2,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.52/12,367.28 = 2,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.52x = 12,367.28 × 2,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.52x = 33,356,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356,038.23/8,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.33

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