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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.92, 12,366.99 and 2,697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.92, 12,366.99 and 2,697.54 is: 4,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.92 : 12,366.99 = 2,697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.92/12,366.99 = 2,697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.92x = 12,366.99 × 2,697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.92x = 33,360,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,450.20/8,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.18

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