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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.44, 12,398.22 and 2,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.44, 12,398.22 and 2,719.68 is: 4,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.44 : 12,398.22 = 2,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.44/12,398.22 = 2,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.44x = 12,398.22 × 2,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.44x = 33,719,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719,190.97/8,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.57

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