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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.27, 12,291.62 and 3,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.27, 12,291.62 and 3,003.93 is: 4,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.27 : 12,291.62 = 3,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.27/12,291.62 = 3,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.27x = 12,291.62 × 3,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.27x = 36,923,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,923,151.05/8,199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.22

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