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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.43, 12,393.58 and 2,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.43, 12,393.58 and 2,022.53 is: 3,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.43 : 12,393.58 = 2,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.43/12,393.58 = 2,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.43x = 12,393.58 × 2,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.43x = 25,066,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,066,387.36/8,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.78

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