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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.08, 12,176.58 and 4,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.08, 12,176.58 and 4,408.04 is: 6,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.08 : 12,176.58 = 4,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.08/12,176.58 = 4,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.08x = 12,176.58 × 4,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.08x = 53,674,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,851.70/8,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.01

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