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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.63, 12,306.94 and 2,048.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.63, 12,306.94 and 2,048.63 is: 3,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.63 : 12,306.94 = 2,048.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.63/12,306.94 = 2,048.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.63x = 12,306.94 × 2,048.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.63x = 25,212,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212,299.84/8,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.94

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