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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.28, 12,369.69 and 2,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.28, 12,369.69 and 2,699.94 is: 4,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.28 : 12,369.69 = 2,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.28/12,369.69 = 2,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.28x = 12,369.69 × 2,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.28x = 33,397,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397,420.82/8,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.00

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