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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.08, 12,403.64 and 2,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.08, 12,403.64 and 2,029.12 is: 3,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.08 : 12,403.64 = 2,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.08/12,403.64 = 2,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.08x = 12,403.64 × 2,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.08x = 25,168,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,474.00/8,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.68

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