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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.81, 12,367.22 and 2,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.81, 12,367.22 and 2,697.45 is: 4,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.81 : 12,367.22 = 2,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.81/12,367.22 = 2,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.81x = 12,367.22 × 2,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.81x = 33,359,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359,944.10/8,243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.67

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