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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.08, 12,368.74 and 2,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.08, 12,368.74 and 2,696.16 is: 4,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.08 : 12,368.74 = 2,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.08/12,368.74 = 2,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.08x = 12,368.74 × 2,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.08x = 33,348,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,108.16/8,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.10

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