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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.10, 12,366.51 and 2,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.10, 12,366.51 and 2,697.42 is: 4,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.10 : 12,366.51 = 2,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.10/12,366.51 = 2,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.10x = 12,366.51 × 2,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.10x = 33,357,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357,671.40/8,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.25

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