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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.47, 12,406.08 and 2,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.47, 12,406.08 and 2,723.37 is: 4,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.47 : 12,406.08 = 2,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.47/12,406.08 = 2,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.47x = 12,406.08 × 2,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.47x = 33,786,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,346.09/8,269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.67

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