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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.05, 12,304.49 and 3,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.05, 12,304.49 and 3,265.84 is: 4,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.05 : 12,304.49 = 3,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.05/12,304.49 = 3,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.05x = 12,304.49 × 3,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.05x = 40,184,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,417.77/8,199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.11

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