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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.16, 12,360.50 and 2,698.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.16, 12,360.50 and 2,698.01 is: 4,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.16 : 12,360.50 = 2,698.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.16/12,360.50 = 2,698.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.16x = 12,360.50 × 2,698.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.16x = 33,348,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,677.31/8,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.15

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