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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.06, 12,238.59 and 2,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.06, 12,238.59 and 2,003.06 is: 3,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.06 : 12,238.59 = 2,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.06/12,238.59 = 2,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.06x = 12,238.59 × 2,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.06x = 24,514,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,668.19/8,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.59

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