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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.68, 12,369.48 and 2,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.68, 12,369.48 and 2,699.60 is: 4,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.68 : 12,369.48 = 2,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.68/12,369.48 = 2,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.68x = 12,369.48 × 2,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.68x = 33,392,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,648.21/8,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.73

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