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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.22, 12,372.15 and 2,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.22, 12,372.15 and 2,699.26 is: 4,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.22 : 12,372.15 = 2,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.22/12,372.15 = 2,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.22x = 12,372.15 × 2,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.22x = 33,395,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395,649.61/8,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.32

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