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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.30, 12,367.98 and 2,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.30, 12,367.98 and 2,698.60 is: 4,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.30 : 12,367.98 = 2,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.30/12,367.98 = 2,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.30x = 12,367.98 × 2,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.30x = 33,376,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,230.83/8,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.91

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