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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.05, 12,367.59 and 2,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.05, 12,367.59 and 2,697.70 is: 4,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.05 : 12,367.59 = 2,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.05/12,367.59 = 2,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.05x = 12,367.59 × 2,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.05x = 33,364,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364,047.54/8,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.05

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