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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.14, 12,303.40 and 2,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.14, 12,303.40 and 2,937.18 is: 4,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.14 : 12,303.40 = 2,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.14/12,303.40 = 2,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.14x = 12,303.40 × 2,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.14x = 36,137,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137,231.55/8,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.29

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