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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.80, 12,301.20 and 4,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.80, 12,301.20 and 4,041.45 is: 6,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.80 : 12,301.20 = 4,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.80/12,301.20 = 4,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.80x = 12,301.20 × 4,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.80x = 49,714,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714,684.74/8,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.18

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