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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.96, 12,304.61 and 2,656.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.96, 12,304.61 and 2,656.29 is: 3,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.96 : 12,304.61 = 2,656.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.96/12,304.61 = 2,656.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.96x = 12,304.61 × 2,656.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.96x = 32,684,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684,612.50/8,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.49

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