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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.99, 12,307.95 and 2,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.99, 12,307.95 and 2,657.35 is: 3,986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.99 : 12,307.95 = 2,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.99/12,307.95 = 2,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.99x = 12,307.95 × 2,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.99x = 32,706,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706,530.93/8,203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.66

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