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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.44, 12,305.28 and 2,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.44, 12,305.28 and 2,047.44 is: 3,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.44 : 12,305.28 = 2,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.44/12,305.28 = 2,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.44x = 12,305.28 × 2,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.44x = 25,194,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,322.48/8,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.19

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