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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.99, 12,299.96 and 2,935.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.99, 12,299.96 and 2,935.57 is: 4,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.99 : 12,299.96 = 2,935.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.99/12,299.96 = 2,935.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.99x = 12,299.96 × 2,935.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.99x = 36,107,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107,399.78/8,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.27

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