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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.58, 12,395.39 and 2,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.58, 12,395.39 and 2,023.62 is: 3,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.58 : 12,395.39 = 2,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.58/12,395.39 = 2,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.58x = 12,395.39 × 2,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.58x = 25,083,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,548.99/8,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.44

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