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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.68, 12,440.64 and 2,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.68, 12,440.64 and 2,053.68 is: 3,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.68 : 12,440.64 = 2,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.68/12,440.64 = 2,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.68x = 12,440.64 × 2,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.68x = 25,549,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,093.56/8,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.55

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