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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.41, 12,400.19 and 3,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.41, 12,400.19 and 3,003.74 is: 4,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.41 : 12,400.19 = 3,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.41/12,400.19 = 3,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.41x = 12,400.19 × 3,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.41x = 37,246,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246,946.71/8,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.18

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