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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.40, 12,455.19 and 2,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.40, 12,455.19 and 2,063.52 is: 3,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.40 : 12,455.19 = 2,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.40/12,455.19 = 2,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.40x = 12,455.19 × 2,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.40x = 25,701,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,533.67/8,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.30

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