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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.61, 12,367.22 and 2,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.61, 12,367.22 and 2,699.17 is: 4,048.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.61 : 12,367.22 = 2,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.61/12,367.22 = 2,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.61x = 12,367.22 × 2,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.61x = 33,381,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381,253.38/8,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.37

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