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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.64, 12,314.52 and 2,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.64, 12,314.52 and 2,053.64 is: 3,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.64 : 12,314.52 = 2,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.64/12,314.52 = 2,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.64x = 12,314.52 × 2,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.64x = 25,289,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,590.85/8,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.48

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