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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.56, 12,404.36 and 2,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.56, 12,404.36 and 2,113.56 is: 3,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.56 : 12,404.36 = 2,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.56/12,404.36 = 2,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.56x = 12,404.36 × 2,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.56x = 26,217,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,359.12/8,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.35

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