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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.69, 12,404.74 and 2,113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.69, 12,404.74 and 2,113.69 is: 3,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.69 : 12,404.74 = 2,113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.69/12,404.74 = 2,113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.69x = 12,404.74 × 2,113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.69x = 26,219,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219,738.59/8,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.58

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