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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.78, 12,404.64 and 2,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.78, 12,404.64 and 2,113.78 is: 3,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.78 : 12,404.64 = 2,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.78/12,404.64 = 2,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.78x = 12,404.64 × 2,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.78x = 26,220,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,679.94/8,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.66

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