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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.96, 12,367.90 and 2,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.96, 12,367.90 and 2,697.32 is: 4,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.96 : 12,367.90 = 2,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.96/12,367.90 = 2,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.96x = 12,367.90 × 2,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.96x = 33,360,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,184.03/8,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.62

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