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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.58, 12,402.89 and 2,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.58, 12,402.89 and 2,028.62 is: 3,042.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.58 : 12,402.89 = 2,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.58/12,402.89 = 2,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.58x = 12,402.89 × 2,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.58x = 25,160,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160,740.57/8,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.94

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