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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.56, 12,402.90 and 3,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.56, 12,402.90 and 3,003.48 is: 4,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.56 : 12,402.90 = 3,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.56/12,402.90 = 3,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.56x = 12,402.90 × 3,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.56x = 37,251,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,862.09/8,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.70

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