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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.48, 12,308.52 and 3,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.48, 12,308.52 and 3,010.40 is: 4,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.48 : 12,308.52 = 3,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.48/12,308.52 = 3,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.48x = 12,308.52 × 3,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.48x = 37,053,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053,568.61/8,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.26

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