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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.60, 12,300.90 and 4,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.60, 12,300.90 and 4,034.44 is: 6,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.60 : 12,300.90 = 4,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.60/12,300.90 = 4,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.60x = 12,300.90 × 4,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.60x = 49,627,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,243.00/8,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.45

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