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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.96, 12,318.40 and 3,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.96, 12,318.40 and 3,015.32 is: 4,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.96 : 12,318.40 = 3,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.96/12,318.40 = 3,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.96x = 12,318.40 × 3,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.96x = 37,143,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143,917.89/8,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.35

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