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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.94, 12,302.14 and 3,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.94, 12,302.14 and 3,519.90 is: 5,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.94 : 12,302.14 = 3,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.94/12,302.14 = 3,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.94x = 12,302.14 × 3,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.94x = 43,302,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,260.85/8,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.16

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