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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.77, 12,292.35 and 3,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.77, 12,292.35 and 3,004.43 is: 4,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.77 : 12,292.35 = 3,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.77/12,292.35 = 3,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.77x = 12,292.35 × 3,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.77x = 36,931,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,931,505.11/8,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.97

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