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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.76, 12,292.52 and 3,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.76, 12,292.52 and 3,814.60 is: 5,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.76 : 12,292.52 = 3,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.76/12,292.52 = 3,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.76x = 12,292.52 × 3,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.76x = 46,891,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891,046.79/8,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.89

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