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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.30, 12,403.69 and 2,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.30, 12,403.69 and 2,029.33 is: 3,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.30 : 12,403.69 = 2,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.30/12,403.69 = 2,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.30x = 12,403.69 × 2,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.30x = 25,171,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171,144.15/8,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.93

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