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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.03, 12,208.49 and 3,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.03, 12,208.49 and 3,203.93 is: 4,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.03 : 12,208.49 = 3,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.03/12,208.49 = 3,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.03x = 12,208.49 × 3,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.03x = 39,115,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,147.37/8,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.05

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