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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.83, 12,404.96 and 2,722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.83, 12,404.96 and 2,722.51 is: 4,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.83 : 12,404.96 = 2,722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.83/12,404.96 = 2,722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.83x = 12,404.96 × 2,722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.83x = 33,772,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772,639.75/8,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.33

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