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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.67, 12,307.61 and 4,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.67, 12,307.61 and 4,306.17 is: 6,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.67 : 12,307.61 = 4,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.67/12,307.61 = 4,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.67x = 12,307.61 × 4,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.67x = 52,998,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,998,660.95/8,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.15

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