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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.20, 12,405.59 and 2,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.20, 12,405.59 and 2,723.10 is: 4,085.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.20 : 12,405.59 = 2,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.20/12,405.59 = 2,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.20x = 12,405.59 × 2,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.20x = 33,781,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,662.13/8,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.24

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