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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.64, 12,298.68 and 2,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.64, 12,298.68 and 2,276.16 is: 3,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.64 : 12,298.68 = 2,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.64/12,298.68 = 2,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.64x = 12,298.68 × 2,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.64x = 27,993,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993,752.09/8,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.61

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