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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.93, 12,404.18 and 2,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.93, 12,404.18 and 2,722.32 is: 4,083.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.93 : 12,404.18 = 2,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.93/12,404.18 = 2,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.93x = 12,404.18 × 2,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.93x = 33,768,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,154.10/8,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.74

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