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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.56, 12,404.40 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.56, 12,404.40 and 2,029.62 is: 3,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.56 : 12,404.40 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.56/12,404.40 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.56x = 12,404.40 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.56x = 25,176,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,218.33/8,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.44

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