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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.04, 12,308.16 and 3,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.04, 12,308.16 and 3,010.40 is: 4,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.04 : 12,308.16 = 3,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.04/12,308.16 = 3,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.04x = 12,308.16 × 3,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.04x = 37,052,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052,484.86/8,203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.92

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