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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.04, 12,303.98 and 3,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.04, 12,303.98 and 3,007.90 is: 4,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.04 : 12,303.98 = 3,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.04/12,303.98 = 3,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.04x = 12,303.98 × 3,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.04x = 37,009,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,009,141.44/8,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.19

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