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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.16, 12,403.56 and 2,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.16, 12,403.56 and 2,029.22 is: 3,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.16 : 12,403.56 = 2,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.16/12,403.56 = 2,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.16x = 12,403.56 × 2,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.16x = 25,169,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,552.02/8,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.79

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