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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.18, 12,379.92 and 2,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.18, 12,379.92 and 2,013.21 is: 3,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.18 : 12,379.92 = 2,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.18/12,379.92 = 2,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.18x = 12,379.92 × 2,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.18x = 24,923,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923,382.52/8,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.85

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