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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.98, 12,302.58 and 2,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.98, 12,302.58 and 2,652.48 is: 3,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.98 : 12,302.58 = 2,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.98/12,302.58 = 2,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.98x = 12,302.58 × 2,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.98x = 32,632,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,347.40/8,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.08

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