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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.38, 12,395.22 and 3,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.38, 12,395.22 and 3,002.13 is: 4,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.38 : 12,395.22 = 3,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.38/12,395.22 = 3,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.38x = 12,395.22 × 3,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.38x = 37,212,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212,061.82/8,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.25

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