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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.77, 12,290.85 and 3,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.77, 12,290.85 and 3,003.43 is: 4,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.77 : 12,290.85 = 3,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.77/12,290.85 = 3,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.77x = 12,290.85 × 3,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.77x = 36,914,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914,707.62/8,198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.47

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