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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.51, 12,361.29 and 2,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.51, 12,361.29 and 2,695.91 is: 4,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.51 : 12,361.29 = 2,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.51/12,361.29 = 2,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.51x = 12,361.29 × 2,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.51x = 33,324,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324,863.52/8,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.07

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