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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.90, 12,372.08 and 2,699.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.90, 12,372.08 and 2,699.81 is: 4,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.90 : 12,372.08 = 2,699.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.90/12,372.08 = 2,699.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.90x = 12,372.08 × 2,699.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.90x = 33,402,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402,265.30/8,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.28

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