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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.43, 12,306.23 and 2,659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.43, 12,306.23 and 2,659.01 is: 3,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.43 : 12,306.23 = 2,659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.43/12,306.23 = 2,659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.43x = 12,306.23 × 2,659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.43x = 32,722,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722,393.00/8,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.95

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