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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.23, 12,441.65 and 3,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.23, 12,441.65 and 3,030.03 is: 4,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.23 : 12,441.65 = 3,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.23/12,441.65 = 3,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.23x = 12,441.65 × 3,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.23x = 37,698,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698,557.60/8,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.06

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