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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.03, 12,297.98 and 3,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.03, 12,297.98 and 3,003.91 is: 4,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.03 : 12,297.98 = 3,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.03/12,297.98 = 3,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.03x = 12,297.98 × 3,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.03x = 36,942,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,025.10/8,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.21

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