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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.27, 12,408.19 and 2,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.27, 12,408.19 and 2,032.23 is: 3,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.27 : 12,408.19 = 2,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.27/12,408.19 = 2,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.27x = 12,408.19 × 2,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.27x = 25,216,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216,295.96/8,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.29

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