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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.72, 12,368.40 and 2,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.72, 12,368.40 and 2,696.76 is: 4,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.72 : 12,368.40 = 2,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.72/12,368.40 = 2,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.72x = 12,368.40 × 2,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.72x = 33,354,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354,606.38/8,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.57

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