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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.29, 12,300.44 and 3,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.29, 12,300.44 and 3,517.28 is: 5,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.29 : 12,300.44 = 3,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.29/12,300.44 = 3,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.29x = 12,300.44 × 3,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.29x = 43,264,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264,091.60/8,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.92

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