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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.88, 12,304.77 and 2,655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.88, 12,304.77 and 2,655.21 is: 3,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.88 : 12,304.77 = 2,655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.88/12,304.77 = 2,655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.88x = 12,304.77 × 2,655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.88x = 32,671,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671,784.54/8,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.45

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