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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.99, 12,367.53 and 2,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.99, 12,367.53 and 2,697.64 is: 4,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.99 : 12,367.53 = 2,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.99/12,367.53 = 2,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.99x = 12,367.53 × 2,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.99x = 33,363,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363,158.72/8,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.97

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