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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.02, 12,371.03 and 2,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.02, 12,371.03 and 2,699.62 is: 4,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.02 : 12,371.03 = 2,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.02/12,371.03 = 2,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.02x = 12,371.03 × 2,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.02x = 33,397,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397,080.01/8,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.08

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