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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.12, 12,447.66 and 3,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.12, 12,447.66 and 3,103.04 is: 4,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.12 : 12,447.66 = 3,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.12/12,447.66 = 3,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.12x = 12,447.66 × 3,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.12x = 38,625,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625,586.89/8,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.30

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