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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.48, 12,297.96 and 3,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.48, 12,297.96 and 3,004.14 is: 4,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.48 : 12,297.96 = 3,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.48/12,297.96 = 3,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.48x = 12,297.96 × 3,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.48x = 36,944,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944,793.55/8,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.75

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