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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.53, 12,397.41 and 3,002.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.53, 12,397.41 and 3,002.55 is: 4,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.53 : 12,397.41 = 3,002.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.53/12,397.41 = 3,002.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.53x = 12,397.41 × 3,002.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.53x = 37,223,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223,843.40/8,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.87

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