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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.98, 12,304.20 and 3,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.98, 12,304.20 and 3,269.28 is: 4,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.98 : 12,304.20 = 3,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.98/12,304.20 = 3,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.98x = 12,304.20 × 3,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.98x = 40,225,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225,874.98/8,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.01

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