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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.94, 12,237.08 and 4,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.94, 12,237.08 and 4,003.97 is: 6,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.94 : 12,237.08 = 4,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.94/12,237.08 = 4,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.94x = 12,237.08 × 4,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.94x = 48,996,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996,820.00/8,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.88

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