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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.56, 12,366.86 and 2,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.56, 12,366.86 and 2,700.80 is: 4,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.56 : 12,366.86 = 2,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.56/12,366.86 = 2,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.56x = 12,366.86 × 2,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.56x = 33,400,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400,415.49/8,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.70

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