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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.35, 12,306.65 and 3,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.35, 12,306.65 and 3,009.27 is: 4,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.35 : 12,306.65 = 3,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.35/12,306.65 = 3,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.35x = 12,306.65 × 3,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.35x = 37,034,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,034,017.60/8,203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.50

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