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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.67, 12,371.42 and 2,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.67, 12,371.42 and 2,698.44 is: 4,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.67 : 12,371.42 = 2,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.67/12,371.42 = 2,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.67x = 12,371.42 × 2,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.67x = 33,383,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,383,534.58/8,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.12

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