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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.65, 12,395.30 and 2,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.65, 12,395.30 and 2,023.55 is: 3,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.65 : 12,395.30 = 2,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.65/12,395.30 = 2,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.65x = 12,395.30 × 2,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.65x = 25,082,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,437.22/8,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.27

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