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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.03, 12,299.48 and 3,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.03, 12,299.48 and 3,004.91 is: 4,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.03 : 12,299.48 = 3,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.03/12,299.48 = 3,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.03x = 12,299.48 × 3,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.03x = 36,958,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958,830.45/8,199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.71

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