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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.65, 12,370.20 and 2,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.65, 12,370.20 and 2,698.56 is: 4,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.65 : 12,370.20 = 2,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.65/12,370.20 = 2,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.65x = 12,370.20 × 2,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.65x = 33,381,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381,726.91/8,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.40

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