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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.80, 12,405.47 and 2,723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.80, 12,405.47 and 2,723.15 is: 4,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.80 : 12,405.47 = 2,723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.80/12,405.47 = 2,723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.80x = 12,405.47 × 2,723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.80x = 33,781,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,988.35/8,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.98

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