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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.02, 12,369.53 and 2,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.02, 12,369.53 and 2,698.62 is: 4,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.02 : 12,369.53 = 2,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.02/12,369.53 = 2,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.02x = 12,369.53 × 2,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.02x = 33,380,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380,661.05/8,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.58

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