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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.08, 12,400.88 and 3,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.08, 12,400.88 and 3,003.16 is: 4,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.08 : 12,400.88 = 3,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.08/12,400.88 = 3,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.08x = 12,400.88 × 3,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.08x = 37,241,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241,826.78/8,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.83

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