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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.85, 12,364.52 and 2,697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.85, 12,364.52 and 2,697.07 is: 4,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.85 : 12,364.52 = 2,697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.85/12,364.52 = 2,697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.85x = 12,364.52 × 2,697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.85x = 33,348,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,012.27/8,243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.20

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