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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.40, 12,303.36 and 3,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.40, 12,303.36 and 3,007.44 is: 4,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.40 : 12,303.36 = 3,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.40/12,303.36 = 3,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.40x = 12,303.36 × 3,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.40x = 37,001,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001,617.00/8,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.97

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