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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.22, 12,301.91 and 2,654.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.22, 12,301.91 and 2,654.94 is: 3,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.22 : 12,301.91 = 2,654.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.22/12,301.91 = 2,654.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.22x = 12,301.91 × 2,654.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.22x = 32,660,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660,832.94/8,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.92

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