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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.90, 12,305.61 and 3,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.90, 12,305.61 and 3,008.94 is: 4,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.90 : 12,305.61 = 3,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.90/12,305.61 = 3,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.90x = 12,305.61 × 3,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.90x = 37,026,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,026,842.15/8,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.22

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