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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.88, 12,629.82 and 2,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.88, 12,629.82 and 2,263.88 is: 3,395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.88 : 12,629.82 = 2,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.88/12,629.82 = 2,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.88x = 12,629.82 × 2,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.88x = 28,592,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592,333.75/8,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.81

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