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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.27, 12,373.92 and 2,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.27, 12,373.92 and 2,009.28 is: 3,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.27 : 12,373.92 = 2,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.27/12,373.92 = 2,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.27x = 12,373.92 × 2,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.27x = 24,862,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862,669.98/8,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.93

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