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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.03, 12,493.55 and 2,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.03, 12,493.55 and 2,173.03 is: 3,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.03 : 12,493.55 = 2,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.03/12,493.55 = 2,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.03x = 12,493.55 × 2,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.03x = 27,148,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,871.86/8,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.55

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