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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.02, 12,612.85 and 2,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.02, 12,612.85 and 2,169.25 is: 3,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.02 : 12,612.85 = 2,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.02/12,612.85 = 2,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.02x = 12,612.85 × 2,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.02x = 27,360,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,387.91/8,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.70

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