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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.25, 12,402.34 and 3,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.25, 12,402.34 and 3,003.25 is: 4,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.25 : 12,402.34 = 3,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.25/12,402.34 = 3,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.25x = 12,402.34 × 3,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.25x = 37,247,327.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247,327.61/8,268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.86

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