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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.55, 12,300.83 and 2,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.55, 12,300.83 and 2,654.30 is: 3,981.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.55 : 12,300.83 = 2,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.55/12,300.83 = 2,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.55x = 12,300.83 × 2,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.55x = 32,650,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650,079.80/8,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.45

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