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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.37, 12,405.91 and 2,722.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.37, 12,405.91 and 2,722.49 is: 4,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.37 : 12,405.91 = 2,722.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.37/12,405.91 = 2,722.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.37x = 12,405.91 × 2,722.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.37x = 33,774,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,965.92/8,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.35

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