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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.12, 12,366.57 and 2,698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.12, 12,366.57 and 2,698.19 is: 4,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.12 : 12,366.57 = 2,698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.12/12,366.57 = 2,698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.12x = 12,366.57 × 2,698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.12x = 33,367,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,355.51/8,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.43

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