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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.75, 12,369.12 and 2,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.75, 12,369.12 and 2,699.68 is: 4,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.75 : 12,369.12 = 2,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.75/12,369.12 = 2,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.75x = 12,369.12 × 2,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.75x = 33,392,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,665.88/8,245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.68

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