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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.07, 12,302.03 and 2,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.07, 12,302.03 and 2,655.13 is: 3,981.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.07 : 12,302.03 = 2,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.07/12,302.03 = 2,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.07x = 12,302.03 × 2,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.07x = 32,663,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663,472.93/8,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.86

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