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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.80, 12,301.20 and 3,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.80, 12,301.20 and 3,267.90 is: 4,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.80 : 12,301.20 = 3,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.80/12,301.20 = 3,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.80x = 12,301.20 × 3,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.80x = 40,199,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199,091.48/8,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.85

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