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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.66, 12,402.99 and 3,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.66, 12,402.99 and 3,004.07 is: 4,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.66 : 12,402.99 = 3,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.66/12,402.99 = 3,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.66x = 12,402.99 × 3,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.66x = 37,259,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,388.15/8,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.10

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