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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.20, 12,402.29 and 2,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.20, 12,402.29 and 2,112.20 is: 3,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.20 : 12,402.29 = 2,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.20/12,402.29 = 2,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.20x = 12,402.29 × 2,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.20x = 26,196,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,044.37/8,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.29

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