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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.83, 12,300.51 and 4,911.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.83, 12,300.51 and 4,911.53 is: 7,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.83 : 12,300.51 = 4,911.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.83/12,300.51 = 4,911.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.83x = 12,300.51 × 4,911.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.83x = 60,414,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,414,262.38/8,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.85

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