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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.33, 12,371.01 and 2,699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.33, 12,371.01 and 2,699.99 is: 4,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.33 : 12,371.01 = 2,699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.33/12,371.01 = 2,699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.33x = 12,371.01 × 2,699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.33x = 33,401,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401,541.43/8,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.47

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