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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.35, 12,297.48 and 2,933.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.35, 12,297.48 and 2,933.94 is: 4,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.35 : 12,297.48 = 2,933.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.35/12,297.48 = 2,933.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.35x = 12,297.48 × 2,933.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.35x = 36,080,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080,068.47/8,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.82

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