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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.60, 12,303.90 and 4,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.60, 12,303.90 and 4,036.44 is: 6,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.60 : 12,303.90 = 4,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.60/12,303.90 = 4,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.60x = 12,303.90 × 4,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.60x = 49,663,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,663,954.12/8,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.45

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