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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.16, 12,305.96 and 3,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.16, 12,305.96 and 3,008.63 is: 4,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.16 : 12,305.96 = 3,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.16/12,305.96 = 3,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.16x = 12,305.96 × 3,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.16x = 37,024,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,024,003.86/8,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.39

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