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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.04, 12,388.96 and 3,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.04, 12,388.96 and 3,066.08 is: 4,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.04 : 12,388.96 = 3,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.04/12,388.96 = 3,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.04x = 12,388.96 × 3,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.04x = 37,985,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985,542.48/8,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.04

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