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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.04, 12,327.76 and 8,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.04, 12,327.76 and 8,203.52 is: 12,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.04 : 12,327.76 = 8,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.04/12,327.76 = 8,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.04x = 12,327.76 × 8,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.04x = 101,131,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,131,025.72/8,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.52

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