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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.27, 12,405.93 and 4,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.27, 12,405.93 and 4,111.23 is: 6,167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.27 : 12,405.93 = 4,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.27/12,405.93 = 4,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.27x = 12,405.93 × 4,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.27x = 51,003,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,003,662.70/8,269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.86

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