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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.44, 12,303.95 and 4,040.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.44, 12,303.95 and 4,040.35 is: 6,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.44 : 12,303.95 = 4,040.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.44/12,303.95 = 4,040.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.44x = 12,303.95 × 4,040.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.44x = 49,712,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,236.15/8,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.14

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