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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.90, 12,395.64 and 2,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.90, 12,395.64 and 2,023.86 is: 3,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.90 : 12,395.64 = 2,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.90/12,395.64 = 2,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.90x = 12,395.64 × 2,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.90x = 25,087,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,039.97/8,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.74

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