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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.72, 12,369.90 and 2,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.72, 12,369.90 and 2,697.76 is: 4,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.72 : 12,369.90 = 2,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.72/12,369.90 = 2,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.72x = 12,369.90 × 2,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.72x = 33,371,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371,021.42/8,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.07

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