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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.65, 12,404.25 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.65, 12,404.25 and 2,029.62 is: 3,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.65 : 12,404.25 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.65/12,404.25 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.65x = 12,404.25 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.65x = 25,175,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,913.89/8,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.37

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