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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.83, 12,406.46 and 2,723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.83, 12,406.46 and 2,723.51 is: 4,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.83 : 12,406.46 = 2,723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.83/12,406.46 = 2,723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.83x = 12,406.46 × 2,723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.83x = 33,789,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,117.87/8,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.83

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