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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.72, 12,367.48 and 2,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.72, 12,367.48 and 2,698.08 is: 4,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.72 : 12,367.48 = 2,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.72/12,367.48 = 2,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.72x = 12,367.48 × 2,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.72x = 33,368,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368,450.44/8,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.25

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