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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.60, 12,306.30 and 3,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.60, 12,306.30 and 3,010.60 is: 4,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.60 : 12,306.30 = 3,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.60/12,306.30 = 3,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.60x = 12,306.30 × 3,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.60x = 37,049,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,346.78/8,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.23

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