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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.53, 12,305.75 and 2,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.53, 12,305.75 and 2,655.88 is: 3,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.53 : 12,305.75 = 2,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.53/12,305.75 = 2,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.53x = 12,305.75 × 2,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.53x = 32,682,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,530.46/8,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.45

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