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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.05, 12,367.81 and 2,696.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.05, 12,367.81 and 2,696.97 is: 4,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.05 : 12,367.81 = 2,696.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.05/12,367.81 = 2,696.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.05x = 12,367.81 × 2,696.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.05x = 33,355,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,537.21/8,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.01

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