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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.88, 12,299.73 and 3,817.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.88, 12,299.73 and 3,817.09 is: 5,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.88 : 12,299.73 = 3,817.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.88/12,299.73 = 3,817.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.88x = 12,299.73 × 3,817.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.88x = 46,949,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949,176.39/8,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.50

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