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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.02, 12,298.64 and 3,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.02, 12,298.64 and 3,008.68 is: 4,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.02 : 12,298.64 = 3,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.02/12,298.64 = 3,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.02x = 12,298.64 × 3,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.02x = 37,002,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,002,672.20/8,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.31

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