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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.92, 12,296.52 and 3,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.92, 12,296.52 and 3,522.48 is: 5,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.92 : 12,296.52 = 3,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.92/12,296.52 = 3,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.92x = 12,296.52 × 3,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.92x = 43,314,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314,245.77/8,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.70

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