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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.97, 12,366.32 and 2,697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.97, 12,366.32 and 2,697.82 is: 4,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.97 : 12,366.32 = 2,697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.97/12,366.32 = 2,697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.97x = 12,366.32 × 2,697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.97x = 33,362,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362,105.42/8,245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.87

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