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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.96, 12,369.38 and 2,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.96, 12,369.38 and 2,698.74 is: 4,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.96 : 12,369.38 = 2,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.96/12,369.38 = 2,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.96x = 12,369.38 × 2,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.96x = 33,381,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381,740.58/8,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.75

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