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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.55, 12,306.90 and 3,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.55, 12,306.90 and 3,273.73 is: 4,913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.55 : 12,306.90 = 3,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.55/12,306.90 = 3,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.55x = 12,306.90 × 3,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.55x = 40,289,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,289,406.20/8,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.01

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